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To: Jim Bishop who wrote (98933)	1/5/2002 4:11:32 AM
From: dkgross	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 150070

no brainer, jim. We ALL should have the right to decide when we've had enough. You don't let a pet suffer, do you? Why should we let a human??? I watched my grandmother agonize for 10 years, knowing her life savings was going to a care facility, and not her children. Her brain worked, her body didn't. Either she was bed ridden, or in wheelchair, just sitting. 24 hr care. She hated it. Her husband had died about a year before she had a heart attack on a bus that should have taken her, but they resucestated her anyway. It's just inexcusable that we can not choose our own time to die with dignity. And I blame it completely on religion. Inexcusable bs. (stepping of soap box now). btw...I missed TKRN at .10. didn't chase it up. Hopefuly it will dip on monday, but if not, I'll get in where I can. Congrats to all who got in early. dave

To: Jim Bishop who wrote (98933)	1/5/2002 10:49:49 AM
From: joepcf	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 150070

Jim nothing intended just wanted to bring to light just how close to home and real some of these stories can be. When it comes to making a decision in the healthcare field it can be very hard on the family not only do they have to deal with the acute crisis situation, but now have to have a say in the further treatment of the patient. Although difficult it is so very important that we all have a living will so that your wishes will be followed. This should also be discussed with the family so that they know ahead of time. Working emergency medicine my whole life I have encountered many difficult times for doctors patients and family taking the time to make a living will can make the process much smoother and help the family cope better. Sometimes we need to take a step back and really I mean really put ourself in the patients position and then decide is our decision a purely selfish one. These are just some thoughts not meant to pass judgement or dampen the spirits of the board. Life is a gift that we often take for granted. Some think they are invinceable and eventually end up in the back of a rescue truck or maybe even hold on long enough to make it to the ER and if they survive that, go on to only do it again. It's like when we throw good money after bad we know we shouldn't but we still take the risks. My occupation has enabled me to see more in one day than most people will see in their lifetime some good but most bad. It really makes you appreciate what you have. It is a sad state of affairs when we have armed forces trauma surgeons and doctors do their wartime injury training in our local ER's. PS- yes I bought some more IRAC too............ lol