MODULE 13 :: DISCUSSION BOARD

Please answer the following questions as a discussion board post. You do not need to reply to your peers.

1. Read an excerpt from the 60 Minutes show referenced in the book. Square this narrative with the book you are reading. Was it fair? Why or why not? http://www.cbsnews.com/news/was-it-murder/
2. Why is it important that Fink includes information about high-profile murders and the murder rate in New Orleans?
3. View the episode of Boston Legal and its possible impact on Dr. Pou and her case. http://www.tvland.com/episodes/mxacxe/boston-legal-angel-ofdeath-ep-055
4. How do the historical perspectives offered on pages 396-405 impact your view on mercy killing? What factors seem to sway thinkers from one side to the other? Are any perspectives missing from this short historical lesson?
5. Why did Dr. Pou’s attorney have such a difficult time finding useful guidelines from the AMA on comfort in care during disasters? What is Arthur Caplan’s opinion of what happened at Memorial? What did the AMA decide following Hurricane Katrina?