Case Study on Death and Dying

Case Study on Death and Dying

The
practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact
with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and
acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions.

The
purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative ethical analysis of
George’s situation and decision from the perspective of two worldviews
or religions: Christianity and a second religion of your choosing. For
the second faith, choose a faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of
faiths to choose from include Sikh, Baha’i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc.

In
your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview questions in
detail for Christianity and your selected faith. Refer to Chapter 2 of Called to Care for
the list of questions. Once you have outlined the worldview of each
religion, begin your ethical analysis from each perspective.

In
a minimum of 1000-2,000 words, provide an ethical analysis based upon
the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights
gained from your research, and answering the following questions based
on the research:

1. How
   would each religion interpret the nature of George’s malady and
   suffering? Is there a “why” to his disease and suffering? (i.e., is
   there a reason for why George is ill, beyond the reality of physical
   malady?)
2. In
   George’s analysis of his own life, how would each religion think about
   the value of his life as a person, and value of his life with ALS?
3. What
   sorts of values and considerations would each religion focus on in
   deliberating about whether or not George should opt for euthanasia?
4. Given the above, what options would be morally justified under each religion for George and why?
5. Finally, present and defend your own view.

Support
your position by referencing at least three academic resources
(preferably from the GCU Library) in addition to the course readings,
lectures, the Bible, and the textbooks for each religion. Each religion
must have a primary source included. A total of six references are
required according to the specifications listed above. Incorporate the
research into your writing in an appropriate, scholarly manner.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.