at least two scholarly sources in your post . Respond to at least two classmates using the required response prompt for their option ( e . g ., if your initial post was Option 1 , then respond to posts from Option 2 and 3 or if your initial post was Option 2 , then respond to posts from Option 1 and 3 ). Your initial post should be at least 250 words ; your response post should be at least 100 words . Option 1 : Patient Rights-Euthanasia
For this option , you will take a look at the ethics surrounding euthanasia ( intentionally ending a life to relieve pain or suffering ) and the right to live versus right to die arguments that were present within the Teri Schiavo and Karen Ann Quinlan cases . To being , view the Craig Ewart at Dignitas ( Switzerland ), The Terri Schiavo Story , and the Euthanasia-Whose life is it , anyway ? videos . Then , research and discuss the topic of euthanasia . For your initial post , pick one case ( either Teri Schiavo or Karen Ann Quinlan ) and one side of the argument ( either right to live or right to die ) and explain how you would have handled this particular case differently in order to protect the patient . Your initial post must be a minimum of 250 words . Option 1 Required Response : Regardless of your personal beliefs , respond to your classmate ’ s post by considering the opposite side of their argument . Explain what the other side ’ s logic was in relation to the same case your classmate chose ( e . g ., if your classmate selected right to live , give the rationale behind the right to die argument for that case ). Each response must be a minimum of 100 words . Option 2 : Patient Rights-Assisted Suicide
Review the Dr . Jack Kevorkian ’ s “ 60 Minutes ” Interview video . Research and discuss physician assisted suicide . Pick a side on this argument and explain why you selected that particular side using scholarly research to support your decision . Explain how this view would address the case of Dr . Kevorkian ? In your post , explain whether you believe Dr . Kevorkian was a hero or a murderer ? ( Remember , there is no correct answer to this question ... but support your opinion with research and facts ). Your initial response should be at least 250 words . Option 2 Required Response : Regardless of your personal beliefs , respond to your classmate ’ s post by considering the opposite side of their argument . Explain how this approach would affect the outcome for Dr . Kevorkian . For example , if your classmate responded that Dr .