How much is a 15-year-old girl supposed to weigh? According to the Centers for Disease Control growth chart for children age 2 years and older in the United States, the average weight of 15-year-old girls is about 115 pounds or 52 kg. The chart indicates that the weight ranges from 85 to 180 pounds, depending on height.
The concerns expressed above about the family's influence upon a patient's decision to seek physician-assisted suicide relate to the informal role of the family in the decision process.he possibility that an individual possesses and exercises autonomy only within the context of social relationships is discussed, and the family dimensions of assisted suicide are presented. Key Words: physician-assisted, suicide, family, ethics.
Impact of Euthanasia on the Family An issue that is often overlooked in the debate over legalisation of euthanasia and assisted suicide (EAS) is the many ways that EAS could affect other family members. 1  Family members may not all agree that it is the best course of action for a loved one to choose EAS, causing conflict and a possible family split. There may be pressure from family to choose EAS for economic and inheritance reasons. Family members and caregivers may be unable to cope with what they see as the suffering of the loved one. While thinking EAS the right thing to do at the time, some may regret their decision at a later date leading to unresolved grieving. EAS may send signals to other family members that choosing death is an acceptable action, and lead to suicides. Euthanasia and assisted suicide - EAS - doesn't just affect the individual. What hasn't been discussed very much, at least in the media, is the effect it can have on the family of the patient.