Medically Assistance in Dying in Canada

Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada
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Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada
Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is considered an end-of-life intervention meant to offer people a peaceful death with the aid of a physician. However, some people raise questions of peace and comfort for the patient during death to ensure that patients are not experiencing immense suffering. The article by Kirkey (2022) explores MAID and discusses some of the concerns around a dying patient’s comfort and peace. Kirkey (2022) uses various persuasion strategies to communicate effectively to the readers. This paper's aim is to explore how Kirkey (2022) uses ethos, logos, and pathos to persuade the audience and convince them that there are benefits and concerns around MAID. The paper will also provide my views about the article.
Use of Ethos
Ethos is a persuasion technique focusing on the author. According to Varpio (2018), ethos is concerned with establishing the credibility, authority, and trustworthiness of the author. It is about the acceptance of the author by the audience. The first instance in which the author uses ethos is using the pronoun "we" in describing what is known about the topic. She says, "here is what we know," allowing the audience to identify with her. Varpio (2018) states the use of pronouns such as "we" and "us" is referred to as similitude, where the author creates mutual identification with the readers. She makes MAID an issue that she and the reader are concerned about and what they should all know.
The second way the author has used ethos is by using credible sources to communicate their argument. The author cites credible sources such as opinion articles from experts in MAID and reviews and studies published in medical journals. It enhances the author’s credibility because when credible sources support the information, it is easier for the readers to trust what is being said.
The third way the author uses ethos is by presenting not only the key arguments for MAID but also the counterarguments. It shows the author has researched the issue thoroughly and is presenting the arguments and counterarguments to the reader. She shares the expert opinions of proponents and opponents of MAID. The reader is more likely to trust the author because the author demonstrates an honest character by presenting all the arguments without favoring one view at the expense of another. Finally, the author uses appropriate language and vocabulary that can be understood by readers who are not in the medical profession.
Use of Logos
Logos is a persuasion technique that focuses on the argument. Specifically, logos allows the author to appeal to the logic or rationality of the audience based on how logically the discussion is presented (Varpio, 2018). The readers have to be able to follow the arguments as well for logos to be persuasive. Kirkey (2022) effectively uses logos in the article by incorporating statistics and recorded evidence, quotes from reliable sources, and storytelling.
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