Death is never an easy concept to grasp, but it is one that is inevitable for human life. I, like almost every other person, would like to pass away painlessly surrounded by my family and friends. I would want to be able to say goodbye to the ones I love, and give them the peace of mind knowing that I am accepting of the death before me. I think this would not only make it easier for me, but also the friends and family that I would leave behind.
I personally believe that the key to a death that I have just described is the comfort of the patient. If the patient is not comfortable and is in a lot of pain, it is difficult for them to be accepting of their inevitable death. This also makes it difficult for their friends and family to say goodbye. This is where the topic of physician assisted suicide comes into play. I completely believe in making a suffering patient comfortable to meet their death wishes, but I do not think I would be personally able to administer the medication to end a patient's life. I do not think there is a right or wrong answer to this conflict, and I do believe that each situation is different, resulting in separate decisions and outcomes.
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