Topic 207: End-of-Life Medical Decisions

A1–A2 Level

1. Why do doctors talk with families about serious illness?

2. What choices do people have when they are very sick?

3. Why is it important to listen to a patient’s wishes?

4. Who usually helps make medical decisions for older people?

5. Why do families sometimes disagree about medical care?

6. What does comfort care mean for patients?

7. Why do doctors explain risks before treatment?

8. How can pain management help very ill patients?

9. Why do people write medical wishes in advance?

10. What role do nurses play at the end of life?

11. Why is clear communication important in hospitals?

12. How can hospitals support families during this time?

13. Why do some people choose fewer medical treatments?

14. How can cultural beliefs affect medical choices?

15. Why should patients be treated with respect?

16. How do you feel when families must make hard medical choices?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why are end-of-life decisions often difficult for families?

18. How can doctors help patients understand their options?

19. What problems happen when wishes are not written down?

20. How does age affect medical decision-making?

21. Why do opinions differ about life-support treatment?

22. How can emotions influence medical choices?

23. What is the role of ethics in medical decisions?

24. How can hospitals reduce stress for families?

25. Why is informed consent important at this stage?

26. How can religious beliefs shape these decisions?

27. What happens when patients cannot speak for themselves?

28. How do laws guide doctors in these situations?

29. Why is teamwork important among medical staff?

30. How can families prepare for these decisions early?

31. Should quality of life matter more than length of life? Why?

32. How do you feel about doctors giving strong advice?

C1–C2 Level

33. How should autonomy be protected in end-of-life care?

34. What ethical conflicts arise between doctors and families?

35. How can legal systems support patient choice?

36. When should medical treatment be stopped? Explain.

37. How do resource limits affect end-of-life decisions?

38. Should doctors ever override family wishes? Why or why not?

39. How does culture influence ideas about death and care?

40. What responsibilities do healthcare systems have at this stage?

41. How can communication failures worsen these situations?

42. Should emotional suffering be treated like physical pain? Why?

43. How can training help doctors handle these decisions better?

44. What role should ethics committees play?

45. How do public debates influence medical practice?

46. Can clear policies reduce conflict in hospitals? How?

47. How might future medicine change end-of-life care?

48. How do you feel these decisions reflect human dignity?