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You are taking care of a client aged 70 years diagnosed to have prostate cancer and...

You are taking care of a client aged 70 years diagnosed to have prostate cancer and metastasis to the bone. He complains of severe pain that is increasing and is unrelieved by treatment. He is not having any caretakers. He requests you to assist him to die when the pain becomes unbearable. Identify and reflect on the ethical issue involved in this situation. (20-30 words)

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The ethical issue involved in this situation includes the practice of physician-assisted suicide because of informed consent. The physician has to be very particular that no malpractice takes place.

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