When reading Emanuel’s article, you will notice that he doesn’t actually say he wants to die
when he is 75. He says that in 2032 he will stop having annual medical check-ups and he will
refuse all medical tests and treatments. For this assignment you will write a 5-8 page response
paper that explores Ezekiel J. Emanuel’s proposal to refuse all medical tests and treatments after
reaching 75 and whether his justifications for doing so have merit. Be sure to:
- Account for how refusing all medical tests and treatments poses a threat to his – or
anyone’s – health from a biomedical perspective. - Consider whether the reasons he provides for the value he places on health – and life in
general – are appropriate for healthy living in the 21st century.
2a. Also consider whether the reasons his argument applies to everyone living in the 21st
century. In other words: Is refusing all medical tests and treatments after reaching age 75
something that everyone should consider – or just some people? (Provide reasons for your
answer to this question.)
Your essay should be 5-8 pages, double-spaced, and written in essay form.
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