Provide written responses to the following questions about the paragraphs that have been posted below, as well as comments and/or suggestions for the author:

1. Is the first sentence the subject of the paragraph? Fill in the blanks with the topic sentence:

2. Do the second and/or third sentences provide additional information or clarification on the topic?

What if you had to write a sentence or define terminology that you were unfamiliar with?

3. Does the evidence that has been presented appear to support the topic sentence in question?

Does the evidence stray into other areas of discussion?

4. Does the paragraph contain a minimum of four quotations and/or paraphrases?

5. Is each quotation or paraphrase introduced so that you understand a little bit about what is being said?

regarding the source or author from whom it originated?

6. Is each quotation or paraphrase properly cited at the end of the paragraph, with a page number or paragraph number in parentheses?

7. Does the writer explain each piece of evidence, demonstrating how it relates to the thesis?

supports the main point of the sentence?

8 – Does the writer use clear, direct language that is easy to grasp and comprehend?

what it is that he or she is saying?

Lastly, does the paragraph have a concluding sentence that summarizes the paragraph and links everything back to the thesis statement?

10. Are transitions used throughout the paragraph to indicate where the action is taking place?

Where does the material go?

11. Where would you like to see additional evidence (second sentence, fourth sentence)?

sentence, and so on)?

12. What kind of evidence would you like to see in each of these cases, and why

sentences?

13. In what areas do you believe the writer overloaded the reader with information?

or a piece of evidence?

14. In which places do you find yourself becoming disinterested?

15. In what areas do you get tripped up most often?

16. Is there anything else you would like to see in the paragraph?

17. Do you think there are any punctuation errors in this paragraph?

In the paragraph, do you think there are any grammatical errors?

19. Are there any sentences in the paragraph that are excessively long or unwieldy?

20. What is it about the paragraph that you find most appealing?

Death has never been an easy subject to broach, but the fact that a patient has the legal right to choose when the pain ends gives them the opportunity to prepare themselves mentally and emotionally for the possibility of dying. Emotional detachment comes naturally to the majority of people. People who believe that family is everything, on the other hand, are in the minority. The bond that a family has is so precious and pure that it can never be replaced. Recently, I came across an incredible story about a young girl named Brittany Maynard who, through her courageous battle against a brain tumor, touched the lives of millions of people across the country. Brittany was quoted in an interview by Catherine Schoichet for a CNN article that appeared on the website. I will die upstairs in my bedroom with my husband, mother, stepfather, and best friend beside me and pass away peacefully,†she wrote. â€I can’t imagine attempting to deprive anyone else of their freedom.†(CNN) Brittany’s choice of words, rob, took me completely by surprise. Patients truly believe that the state is denying them their constitutional rights. In the wake of Brittany’s story, I began to reconsider my position on physician-assisted suicide. Brittany fought for her right to physician-assisted suicide, even moving from her home state of California to the state of Oregon in order to exercise her right to die. Brittany was filled with love, happiness, and joy even after she was diagnosed with cancer because she believed that â€it is the people who take the time to appreciate life and give thanks who are the happiest.†If we change our way of thinking, we can change the world! Love and peace to each and every one of you.” (CNN) Brittany was ready to make peace with not only her illness, but also with herself at this point. She did not give up hope; rather, she accepted her fate and allowed herself to rest in peace. Many people are afraid of death, but how can we be afraid of something we don’t understand? Who are we to say that life after death isn’t more amazing than life on this planet? After all, once you’ve accepted death, you’ve gained courage, strength, and fearlessness. As Brittany explains, her greatest fear is that she will wait too long because she is trying to make the most of each day, but that she will lose her autonomy as a result of the nature of her cancer, which she believes is the worst case scenario. (CNN) Brittany’s story was one of the most upbeat and encouraging stories I’ve ever read. Brittany Maynard chose to end her life on November 1, 2014, in Portland, Oregon, leaving her family and loved ones behind. She was the first person to advocate for the legalization of medical aid in dying, becoming the first person to do so. Because tomorrow is never guaranteed, many people try to live their lives to the fullest today because they know that tomorrow will never come. What if tomorrow arrives sooner than you expect? In the case of Brittany, who accepted her illness overnight because she had no other choice, this was exactly what happened. People should not be made to feel like they are being judged because of the decisions they make in their own lives. Patients who are terminally ill have their rights protected by the death with dignity organization, which also assists them in exercising their rights as citizens of the United States. Is it really necessary to pass legislation that grants patients the right to die in peace if they are unable to do so? Physician Assisted Suicide is an option for patients who are mentally and emotionally prepared to end their lives. The majority of the time, it is the families who are left behind who are the most difficult to deal with. Robert Orfali’s book Death With Dignity: The Case for Legalizing Physician-Assisted Dying and Euthanasia, which he co-authored, is an excellent description of the situation. It comes down to this, according to him: “The bottom line is that there is no real lobby for the terminally ill.” A grassroots movement has emerged, which is both altruistic and self-serving in its motivations. It’s altruistic because we want to make the death of our loved ones as comfortable as possible. It’s self-indulgent because we’re also assisting ourselves in dying more comfortably. Let’s be honest, we’re all going to die at some point. †††††(12) This is very true; we will all have to accept death at some point, whether we like it or don’t. We will all meet an end one day, whether we are old or young, healthy or sick. Why not provide those who must accept death more quickly and severely than others with the option of not suffering in the process?

Another contentious topic that has risen to the surface in the health community is the voluntary refusal of foods and fluids. Physician Assisted Suicide is distinct from voluntary refusal of food and fluids in that it allows a patient in the United States of America to legally end their life without the assistance of a physician. The International Journal of Palliative Nursing published an article by Teresa Harvath and colleagues Lois Miller, Elizabeth Goy, Ann Jackson, Molly Deloris, and Linda Ganzini entitled “Voluntary refusal of food and fluids: attitudes of Oregon hospice nurses and social workers” in the meantime. Nursing and hospice workers express their thoughts in this article on the subject of voluntary refusal of food and fluids versus physician-assisted suicide. More supportive attitudes toward VRFF were reported by hospice workers than by PAS, and they reported feeling more at ease discussing VRFF with patients and colleagues than by PAS. When it comes to death, no one wants to talk about it. Allowing a patient to take their own life by refusing assistance, refuse food, and refuse fluids is recognized in the United States of America. Refusal of food and fluids essentially amounts to allowing a patient to die slowly and in agony. Despite the fact that many nurses and hospice workers agree with it, I do not believe it is correct. VRFF is considered by some to be the same as suicide, and they argue that if physicians believe that suicide is not permissible, then VRFF is also not permissible, even in the case of mentally competent patients. (237) In the end, suicide is suicide, regardless of whether you allow a physician to administer lethal doses of drugs or deny yourself food and fluids. Harm is still done. In terms of time, the difference between Voluntary Refusal of Food and Fluids (VRFF) and Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) is the amount of time VRFF takes as opposed to PAS. Support for VRFF in hospices provides patients with an acceptance of not being judged, which makes it a simpler decision to make rather than pursuing Physician-Assisted Suicide as an option. According to the literature, a number of reports propose VRFF as a viable alternative to palliative care and euthanasia. Those who are opposed to VRFF, or who at the very least believe that it is not a “reasonable” alternative to PAS, are in the minority. VRFF is considered a “purely personal act” by some, and physicians are exonerated of any responsibility because they “play no active role in hastening death.” (236-237) In other words, anything that has to do with suicide is not acceptable to a physician and is in violation of the Hippocratic oath, which prohibits physicians from practicing medicine.

In addition to Physician-Assisted Suicide and the voluntary refusal of food and fluids, many people believe that those who seek suicide are suffering from depression as a result of a medical condition. Because a patient suffering from depression is unlikely to be in the proper frame of mind when making such a decision, it is best to avoid making one. For example, in the article Medical Ethics Department â€Why Shouldn’t We Legalize Assisting Suicide, Part 1: Suicide and Mental Illnessâ€, authors Burke Balch and Randall Oâ€TMBannon express their views on the legalization of assisted suicide in the form of a physician-assisted suicide. According to the authors, a suicidal person who is also depressed is likely to experience severe emotional and physical strain. Basic cognition is impaired as a result of this physical and emotional exhaustion, which leads to unwarranted self-blame and a general decrease in overall self-esteem, all of which can easily lead to distorted judgments. These side effects also contribute to a sense of hopelessness, which is the primary trigger for the majority of suicidal thoughts and actions. ” (Lines 6-10 of Paragraph 5). After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, the majority of patients experience depression because they have no other options for survival. Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is not only physically demanding, but it is also mentally and financially taxing. Families who have incurred debt as a result of giving their all to prolong the death of a loved one. While suffering from their disorders, these individuals frequently perceive life as much more traumatic than it actually is, and minor setbacks are interpreted as major, long-term setbacks. ” (Paragraph 6, line 15 of the original) In some cases, it is possible that patients exaggerate the severity of their problems, but choosing to end their lives must imply that they are suffering both mentally and physically. Depression is extremely common in our society, despite the fact that we do not always notice it. A suicide attempter is likely to perceive the message “we respect your wishes,” rather than “we don’t care whether you live or die,” if society establishes a “right to suicide” and legalizes “physician-assisted suicide,” as opposed to “we respect your wishes.” (Lines 10-16 of paragraph 2; et cetera.) Patients who have survived terminal illness, on the other hand, have been known to become mentally unstable even after they have recovered. The decision to end a patient’s life does not necessarily imply that they are not in the right frame of mind, but rather that they are tired of suffering and prolonging what is unavoidably inevitable.