In a state that allows death with dignity, a patient with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) wants physician assisted death. Her physician would not be able to live with himself if he participated in euthanasia or physician assisted death due to a deeply held moral objection.

Help the provider navigate this scenario using the I CARE Model.

What should the doctor do first? *

Try to reason with the patient.

Respectfully inform his supervisor of his objection.

Refer the patient to another provider.

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Personal Conscience Case Study #3: ACTION