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To: long-gone who wrote (27950)	11/6/1999 10:41:00 AM
From: Brumar89	Read Replies (1) of 39621

A real tough ethical question. From the standpoint of the patient (perhaps tired, in pain, hopeless, wanting/needing relief from struggle) I don't think we can say that either wanting or declining "heroic measures" is unethical. I'ved heard many (healthy people) express the opinion that they want no special measures when their time comes. Personally, I've told my wife not to spare anything at least as long as the insurance holds out. It's not as if you may miss your chance to die. Every day brings another opportunity. Death can always be counted on to be in your future. Life OTOH is short and precious. Something to be held on to as long as you can. The next world may be wonderful, but actually, so is this one. Life is wonderful. Even when it's bad, it's wonderful. From the standpoint of healthcare workers, though, I think the ethical thing is to err on the side of preserving life.

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