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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Rambi who wrote (77621)	10/16/2003 7:26:46 PM
From: Lady Lurksalot	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Rambie, I'm with you on this. Without a look at Terri Schiavo's medical records and perhaps the trial transcripts, I do not think anyone can offer a prognosis--and maybe not even then. My understanding is that Terri did make her wishes known to her husband prior to her present condition. I am, however, somewhat surprised she did not also discuss this with her parents and siblings. Maybe she did. I do know that those close to me are well aware of my wishes and hope they will abide by them. I also wish that we could find a more humane method for end-of-life procedures; starvation and dehydration are horribly cruel--to the patient and to the patient's loved ones. Lethal injection might be an option, but I do not currently know what effect that might have on organ donation--or even if that should be a consideration. One minor correction, hubby did not make off with the malpractice money; much of it is still in the bank. He did use part of it for his wife's custodial care and therapy and part of it for his legal fees. I am surprised that this has not been discussed on my critical-care listserv. This kind of thing is right up their alley, persistent vegetative state, end of life, medical ethics, futility of care, brain death, etc. If they do discuss it, I will share their learned opinings here.

To: Rambi who wrote (77621)	10/16/2003 7:31:46 PM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Still starving and dehydrating a person to death is just- inhumane. The reason he has my medical power of attorney is that we are very much in sync on such things. We ended the discussion with hopes that before our times come assisted suicide will be accepted. I wouldn't treat a mouse like that and you were on my case for letting it strangle for fifteen seconds. I can't believe that society lets people starve to death when there are painless alternatives. Hey, maybe we have a case for a freedom of conscience claim. Deeply held quasi-religious belief. Works for me.