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tudorcrazy
tudorcrazy
healthcare and end of life decisions
Jan 11 2010, 11:48 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 11 2010, 11:48 AM EST
I especially like Jackies approach to life, and death. I think the show about her friend Paula dying was brilliant. Jackie shows compassion coupled with intelligence. She did what her friend needed, and IMO, should be a decision that is personal and humane if there is no chance of recovery. Assisted death is not a new idea, but certainly one that is needed. Most of our health dollars are spent at the end of life to no use. If your dying, last ditch treatments are torturous, and futile. However, I am referring to terminal end stage patients who are in pain. 2  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    
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Voyager100
Voyager100
1. RE: healthcare and end of life decisions
Jan 12 2010, 6:16 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 12 2010, 6:16 AM EST
Fully agree with your sentiments on this. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
tudorcrazy
tudorcrazy
2. RE: healthcare and end of life decisions
Jan 12 2010, 11:34 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 12 2010, 11:34 AM EST
I have often thought that this would be a great business venture, to make dying a fun, and loving business.
I think it would be nice if you went to some lovely resort, or cruise ship. You pay them, just like a funeral home. Upon arrival, you are fitted with a small IV. For up to two weeks, you should have anything you want to eat, do anything pleasurable, spend time with your family and friends while being treated like a guest. Beautiful surroundings, movies, formal dinners, fresh food, the best, and lots of entertainment. Parties, champagne etc. Then when you feel you are ready, they just put the medicine in the IV, and off you go.
The last dog I euthanized had this. I gave him a prime steak the night before. Valium before he went to the vets, and he died in my arms.
We wouldn't let our pets suffer, why should we let our parents and grandparents?
I think our society has everything backwards. Rather torture those in pain, and putting them in a depressing home, celebrate their life, and drug them to oblivion so they can enjoy their last moments. They could charge a fee for this service if you want the deluxe end treatment. 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    

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