Explain why you think your selection is important.

A strong Assisted Death policy must address all 7 key Safeguards/Guidelines as outlined in (table 12-1, page 198). Based on the table, select one safeguard/guideline and fully explain why you think your selection is important.

7 SAFEGUARDS FOR ASSISTED SUICIDE

(1) a patient must have a disease that in incurable and associated with severe suffering with no relief,

(2) all reasonable measures to provide reasonable comfort have received consideration or trial,

(3) the patient has expressed clearly and repeatedly without coercion a request to die,

(4) the physician must determine if the patient is acting in a rational, competent manner in regards to their treatment choices,

(5) PAD must be carried out only in the context of a meaningful physician-patient relationship,

(6) to ensure the patient’s request is voluntary and rational, consultation with another physician must be obtained, and

(7) Clear and accurate documentation must be maintained that shows that all six steps have been taken.