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Date of Award
Spring 2025
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Diana Hawthorne
Abstract
End-of-Life (EOL) decision making is a complex process and is often fraught with conflicting interests. Some of the conflicting issues may be due to ethical dilemmas. As healthcare workers we are taught the importance of doing no harm as part of the Hippocratic oath. There are so many ways one can cause harm including prolonging treatment when death is near and inevitable or prolonging treatment when the patient is ready to let go. This article will explore ways providers can help patients navigate this complicated process.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Makalah, "Compassion and Choice: Ethical Dilemmas in End-of-Life Care" (2025). Capstone Showcase. 65.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2025/pa/65
Compassion and Choice: Ethical Dilemmas in End-of-Life Care
End-of-Life (EOL) decision making is a complex process and is often fraught with conflicting interests. Some of the conflicting issues may be due to ethical dilemmas. As healthcare workers we are taught the importance of doing no harm as part of the Hippocratic oath. There are so many ways one can cause harm including prolonging treatment when death is near and inevitable or prolonging treatment when the patient is ready to let go. This article will explore ways providers can help patients navigate this complicated process.