As nurses you are faced with many difficult scenarios the recent changes in voluntary assisted dying...

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As nurses you are faced with many difficult scenarios the recent changes in voluntary assisted dying remains controversial amongst many. This may present a challenge for you as you move towards registration. In this essay consider the ethical and legal dilemma's associated with voluntary assisted dying and critically analyse these using the current literature.

Your essay will need to address the following elements:

A clear definition of voluntary assisted dying?

Critical analysis of the ethical dilemmas of a nurse in the scenario of voluntary assisted dying.

Critical analysis of the legal dilemmas of a nurse in the scenario of voluntary assisted dying.

Discussion of strategies that could be used by health care professionals to manage these complexities of this context

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Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeClarity of writing (10 marks)Clarity of Expression (accuracy, spelling, grammar, punctuation).
Cohesive writing between pair

10.0to >8.0PtsHigh Distinction 100-80Fluent writing style. Grammar and spelling accurate. Evidence of a cohesive piece of writing.

8.0to >6.0PtsDistinction 79-70Language fluent. Grammar and spelling accurate. Mostly cohesively written.

6.0to >5.0PtsCredit 69-60Language mainly clear and fluent. Grammar and spelling overall accurate. Lacks cohesion between ideas.

5.0to >4.0PtsPass 59-50Meaning apparent but language not always fluent or clear. Grammar and/or spelling contains errors Mostly separate contributions to the submission

4.0to >0PtsFail Meaning unclear and/ grammar and spelling contain frequent errors. No cohesion between ideas.

10.0pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeIntroduction (5 marks)Introduces key concepts or points to be addressed.

5.0to >3.0PtsHigh Distinction 100-80The context of the essay is clear. A sophisticated approach to the key ideas are introduced and defined. Content of text sign-posted.

3.0to >2.5PtsCredit 69-60Introduction states the topic. Scope and context of paper could be clearer. Appropriate length.

2.5to >2.0PtsPass 59-50Introduction too long or too short. Some material in introduction belongs in main text. Focus and/or scope unclear

2.0to >0PtsFail No introduction or introduction is rambling and unfocused or introduction is incomplete

5.0pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeDefinition of voluntary assisted dying (10 marks)A clear definition of voluntary assisted dying using appropriate literature/evidence. This will include the position you will explore in the essay.

10.0to >7.0PtsHigh Distinction 100-80Provides an excellent definition of voluntary assisted dying using contemporary and relevant literature/evidence to support your point of view

7.0to >6.0PtsDistinction 79-70Provides good interpretation and critical analysis of the role of culture in contributing to an individual's experiences of living with a life-limiting condition.

6.0to >5.0PtsCredit 69-60Provides satisfactory interpretation and critical analysis of the role of culture in contributing to an individual's experiences of living with a life-limiting condition.

5.0to >4.0PtsPass 59-50Provides limited interpretation and critical analysis of the role of culture in contributing to an individual's experiences of living with a life-limiting condition.

4.0to >0PtsFail Provides minimal and/or nil interpretation and critical analysis of the role of culture in contributing to an individual's experiences of living with a life-limiting condition.

10.0pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeCritical analysis of the ethical dilemmas (10 marks)Critical analysis of the ethical dilemmas of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying.

10.0to >7.0PtsHigh Distinction 100-80Provides a provocative, imaginative critical analysis of an ethical dilemma of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying.

7.0to >6.0PtsDistinction 79-70Provides a very good critical analysis of an ethical dilemma of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying.

6.0to >5.0PtsCredit 69-60Provides a good critical analysis of an ethical dilemmas of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying.

5.0to >4.0PtsPass 59-50Satisfactory critical analysis of an ethical dilemma of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying.

4.0to >0PtsFail Inappropriate or nil attempts made to critical analyse ethical dilemmas of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying.

10.0pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeCritical analysis of the legal dilemmas (10 marks)Critical analysis of the legal dilemmas of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying.

10.0to >7.0PtsHigh Distinction 100-80Provides a provocative, imaginative critical analysis of a legal dilemma of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying.

7.0to >6.0PtsDistinction 79-70Provides a very good critical analysis of a legal dilemma of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying.

6.0to >5.0PtsCredit 69-60Provides a good critical analysis of a legal dilemma of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying.

5.0to >4.0PtsPass 59-50Satisfactory critical analysis of a legal dilemma of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying.

4.0to >0PtsFail Inappropriate or nil attempts made to critical analyse legal dilemmas of a nurse in the context of voluntary assisted dying

10.0pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeStrategies used by nurses (10 marks)Discuss strategies that could be used by nurses to manage the complexities of this context

10.0to >7.0PtsHigh Distinction 100-80Provides excellent discussion of appropriate strategies that could be used by nurses to manage the complexities of this context

7.0to >6.0PtsDistinction 79-70Provides very good discussion of appropriate strategies that could be used by nurses to manage the complexities of this context

6.0to >5.0PtsCredit 69-60Provides satisfactory discussion of appropriate strategies that could be used by nurses to manage the complexities of this context

5.0to >4.0PtsPass 59-50Provides limited discussion of appropriate strategies that could be used by nurses to manage the complexities of this context

4.0to >0PtsFail Provides inaccurate or nil discussion of appropriate strategies that could be used by nurses to manage the complexities of this context

10.0pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeConclusion (5 marks)Summation of key concepts discussion in the body. No introduction of new information

5.0to >3.0PtsHigh Distinction 100-80A comprehensive and imaginative summation of the key points and body.

3.0to >2.5PtsCredit 69-60Provides an accurate summation of the discussion and body.

2.5to >2.0PtsPass 59-50Limited summation of the body includes new information in the conclusion.

2.0to >0PtsFail Incomplete or inaccurate summation of the body.

5.0pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeReferencing (10 marks)Follows APA style
(7th ed.). Use of of literature and evidence of reading. References no earlier than 2010 to ensure up to date and best practice included. Use of only primary research as sources.

10.0to >8.0PtsHigh Distinction 100-80Has developed and justified ideas based on a wide range (and high quality) of sources, which have been thoroughly analysed, applied and discussed. Uses own words to discuss ideas from the literature. No evidence of plagiarism. Adherence to APA style (7th ed.) with no errors in text or reference list.

8.0to >6.0PtsDistinction 79-70Able to critically appraise the literature gained from an adequate variety of sources. Mainly uses own words to express ideas – very good level of summary and paraphrasing. No evidence of plagiarism. Adherence to APA style (7th ed.) with minor errors in text or reference list.

6.0to >5.0PtsCredit 69-60Clear evidence and application of an adequate number of readings relevant to the subject; does not go beyond the core literature outlined in readings. Some problems with paraphrasing and expressing ideas from the literature. Mostly adhered to APA style (7th ed.) with minor errors either in text or reference list.

5.0to >4.0PtsPass 59-50Either no evidence of literature being consulted or use of irrelevant, old or very small number of sources. Evidence of plagiarism. Omission or major errors in reference list.

4.0to >0PtsFail Literature is presented uncritically such that it demonstrates a limited understanding of the evidence. Poor paraphrasing with too much reliance on words verbatim from literature. Needs assistance to avoid deliberate plagiarism. Minor errors in reference list and in text.

10.0pts

Total points:70.0

Somashree · Accepted Answer

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Voluntary Assisted Dying
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Introduction
Voluntary assisted dying is getting legalized in some developed countries. In the eyes of the law, voluntary assisted dying can be provided to the patients who have advanced disease and may not survive for more than 6 months. Thus, the decision is to provide relief to the patient concerning his pains and sufferings. Thus, the study highlights the emotional state of the nurses who are provided with the responsibility to assist in the voluntary assisted dying. The study explores the ethical and legal dilemmas during this process along with effective strategies to solve it. 
Clear definition of voluntary assisted dying
Voluntary assisted dying highlights the law designed to allow an individual to take medications prescribed by the physician in the late stages of an advanced disease that can bring death at a time the person has selected (Beardsley et al., 2018, p. 956). The individuals who met with all the criteria and follow the methods set out by the law can acquire voluntary assisted dying medication. Additionally, an individual’s decision to ask for this process must be voluntary. This means that the individual must be aware of the process and is willing to take that. Moreover, the process must be consistent, highlighting the fact that the individual can make three different and separate requests for the method (Karapetis et al., 2018, p. 774). On the other hand, the person must be fully informed about the procedure of voluntary assisted dying along with the treatment and palliative care policies. 
As per the law designed for voluntary assisted dying, a person can only access the procedure if he or she meets all the criteria for carrying out the procedure (Victoria State Government, 2020). The individual must have an advanced disease that is likely to cause death in the coming few months. Death can occur within six months. Additionally, for neurodegenerative diseases such as motor neuron disease, death can occur within 12 months. Voluntary assisted dying is usually carried out to help the person who is unable to accept further pain and sufferings caused by advanced disease (Blaschke et al., p. 562). Besides this, the person must have the competency to develop and communicate any decision related to voluntary assisted dying considering a formal request process. Moreover, the person must also be more than 18 years of age and must be living in the country for a significant period of time highlighting the fact that they need to be permanent citizen of the county.
On the other hand, individuals with a disability or certain mental health issues who meet the voluntary assisted dying criteria can ask for the same from the law. On the contrary, having a mental health issue or disability is not only an adequate reason for the individual to receive quality access to such medications (Yoong et al., 2018, p. 770). Only those individuals who have an advanced disease along with disability or mental illness and will die within six months can get access to voluntary assisted dying. Additionally, the person must be competent to carry forth formal request throughout the process of voluntary assisted dying. 
However, a person having issues to communicate efficiently with healthcare professionals during this process can use assistance or interpreter to communicate and convey their wishes (Government of Western Australia, 2020). Moreover, advanced care guidelines are developed by the medical system that can guide medical treatment decisions for individuals if they are unable to make their medical decisions. However, such a person cannot make a request for voluntary assisted dying as it is stated before that an individual requesting for such process must be competent to have decision-making ability (O’Connor et al., 2018, p. 621). Only a specialist doctor or general practitioners can help an individual through voluntary assisted dying. Nurses can only provide information to the patent regarding the process but cannot prescribe medications.                
Critical analysis of the ethical dilemmas of a nurse in the scenario of voluntary assisted dying
The legalization of voluntary assisted dying has presented nurses with a complicated array of moral and ethical dilemmas as they are involved with a new care option. At one side of the spectrum is significant conscientious objection where the nurses select to be relieved of all care for reasons concerning preserving ethical and moral integrity (Beuthin et al., 2018, p. 511). On the other end of the spectrum is significant involvement in the voluntary assisted dying process. In between this, there is a level of involvement concerning the care that may or may not is directly interlinked with the actual provision of voluntary assisted dying. For instance, this includes ongoing care for the person receiving voluntary assisted dying and grief support for the patient’s family.

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