Healthcare law

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1. Discuss the differences between ordinary and extraordinary means of prolonging life. How could advance directives and powers of attorney for health care play a part in determining what type of treatment a patient should receive?

2. As we discussed in the textbook, there are many ethical issues surrounding sterilization and birth control. Using the CSU Online Library or other sources, look up one of three cases mentioned in your textbook regarding sterilization: Skinner v. Oklahoma, Murray v. Vandevader, or Downs v. Sawtelle. Use the IRAC formula to summarize the facts of the case and present the legal arguments. In addition, present the ethical arguments and explain why or why not the same situation could occur today.

3. Discuss the difficulty that exists when determining whether or not someone has actually died. Explain the various methods used to determine death.