Thursday’s Thought: I just read an article written by a ‘young’ doctor in which she told how an ‘old’ doctor taught her that it is ok to let someone die peacefully without taking all the extra expensive technology steps to prolong his/her life when she/he was not going to survive anyway. It was acceptable to let the patient die with family around. The ‘old’ doctor knew the patient for 30 years and knew her wishes. The family was also familiar with her wishes. This illustrates the importance of having a living will and/or discussing with family members how you want to die. It may not be an easy discussion, but it is very important for everyone’s peace of mind. How have you approached this discussion with your family?
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:05:40 +0000
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