End of Life Reflection Please answer the following questions to help with this reflection assignment. The paper should be 2-3-pages. You must use at least 3 of the sources in this module to support your statements. Note that points will be deducted for lack of supportive sources and/or improper APA format. How might your own personal beliefs regarding end-of-life care support or conflict with the wishes of a client? Evaluate any ambivalence you may experience. Discuss your vision for the perfect or ideal end of life? How might withholding a terminal diagnosis impact a patient’s decision making and planning? What physiological and psychological signs and symptoms are commonly experienced near death? How would you discuss this process with the client and family? Is this a difficult topic for you? Discuss your feelings. Many states have legalized “Assisted Euthanasia” or “Death with Dignity.” Give a brief description of this concept, how it applies to New Jersey residents, and what qualifications must be met? Do you think this should be legal in all states, and covered by health insurance? The following statement is required on all written assignments with respect to the University Honor Code. “I pledge my honor that I have neither given nor received inappropriate aid on this assignment.” 2- Self-Assessment (Final) Reflection Take a little time to review your notes and work done in this course. Read your initial Self-Assessment and comments. You may choose to play the Guided Imagery of Older Self again (not required). Review your notes, submissions, comments from all the assignments. Take a look at a few of the Healthy Aging Analysis Group Videos from other groups. Go back to review the course objectives and see how you were able to meet them, or not. Tasks Please write 200 to 300 words. Use at least 1 reference (an assignment, the textbook, PowerPoint, web links, or other) to connect your ideas. Remember to use APA in-text and end reference list. Please discuss how your thoughts and feelings have changed from the beginning of this course until now. Reflect on the following questions: How do you think you will feel and evolve as you age? When you think of “geriatrics”, “senior citizens”, “old people”, “aged”, “elderly”, what do you feel? What is the picture in your mind? What do you hear? What do you connect or disconnect from? Include at least a paragraph about your takeaways from this course. How will you use this learning in your personal life and/or practice? You are also welcomed to write your own questions around the theme. Review the rubric and make sure you covered all the areas for grading. The following statement is required on all written assignments with respect to the University Honor Code. “I pledge my honor that I have neither given nor received inappropriate aid on this assignment.”
