Good Death or Assisted Suicide

Mr. Smith is a 65yo, otherwise healthy male who wants doctors to turn off his pacemaker.

• Would turning off the pacemaker respect Mr. Smith’s rights and autonomy?
• Or, would it be physician-assisted suicide?
• What determines each decision?

Apply Theory (Specific Professional Healthcare Competencies + Clinical Medical Ethical Principles) to Practice in order to provide Optimal Patient-Centered Care (OPCC)