HOT OFF THE PRESS: Congress is scheduled to hold a hearing regarding the legalization of cryonics. Medical professionals and ethicists have been asked to comment and provide their opinions and expertise in an effort to adhere to applicable federal laws.

Discuss whether individuals should have the right to undergo cryonics. Discuss the moral, ethical, and legal implications of legalizing cryonics for chronically ill patients. Reference any federal laws applicable to this scenario.

Classbook:
Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions
6th Edition (2015)
Authors: Doherty, Regina and Purtilo, Ruth
Elsevier Science
ISBN: 978-0323328920