Death/Dying Importance of Death
Appendix F – Death and Dying
- No single word responses (at least 100+ words for each response)
- Give at least 1 example.
- Cite resources, APA formatting (7th ed)
- Give the questions some thought and answer honestly.
- Number your answers to correspond with the question.
Questions:
- What will be important to you when you are dying?
- What limitations to your physical and mental health would affect the health care decisions you would make?
- Would you prefer hospice care with the goal of keeping you comfortable in your home during the final period of your life, as an alternative to hospitalization?
- In general, do you wish to participate or share in making decisions about your health care and treatment?
- Would you always want to know the truth about your condition, treatment options, and the chance of success of treatments?
- What are the most comforting and frightening aspects of dying? Give examples.
RUBRIC:
- Thoroughness: 1) All components of questions answered 2) Answers relevant to topic 3) Clear logic and smooth transitions.
- Support for Answer(s): 1) References* included AND/OR 2) Examples provided *References REQUIRED for non-opinion-based questions.
- Mandates: 1) Meets minimum length requirements.
- Mechanics of Writing: 1) Correct spelling 2) Correct grammar/punctuation 3) Accurate APA format for citations and references.