Pain control is another factor associated with the topic of euthanasia. ... Palliative care is a term used to describe the use of pain control. ... Control of pain, other symptoms and psychological, social and spiritual problems is paramount. ... For patients at the end of their life, artificial nutrition and hydration may prolong the dying process, without assisting to the patient's comfort (115). ... Reports based on the conversations of unconscious patients indicate that "the process is quite peaceful, and no evidence exists that they are aware of the process." ...

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I informed her that at any time if you are not interested in completed this you can inform your mother and we together will take the necessary steps to stop treatment. ... Unfortunately society cannot control this situation. ... This process is extremely difficult for her because she has placed herself in this situation by not abiding by the rules and regulations of school as well as obeying her mother. ... Advocacy Upon my completion of the assessment process and talking with Sarah and her family I have determined that there is still hope for Sarah. ... It would be to start a model process th...

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