What do you think? - Page 2

andrea · 06-01-2007, 12:06 PM

It's interesting to point out two things about how the rest of the country deals with end of life issues. For instance, a patient admitted to hospice has made the decision not to seek treatment,only to be provided comfort measures. Also, they have the option of signing a Do Not Resusitate order. That basically means if they stop breathing that no measures are to be taken to "save them". Depending on how you look at it, it's all the same only the time frame has changed. It's as though we insist on nature taking its course, yet only to an extent as we are more than willing to supply pain management. Very interesting.

Mikael · 06-02-2007, 03:13 AM

Very interesting. I did not know that. I do hope by then (the day will come for sure) that I have spoken to all my loved ones before I made "the journey". And, that I know what to say...

The Wayniac · 06-02-2007, 04:50 AM

I think, for some people, that life sucks bad enough as it is. If they want to end the suffering, they should'nt be forced to stay alive if they don't want to.

andrea · 06-03-2007, 10:58 AM

Mikael, the four most important things to say to your loved one's are:

I love you.
Thank you.
I'm sorry.
I forgive you.

But take it from me, there is no time like the present to bring everything you want someone to know out in the open.

Mikael · 06-04-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrea

Mikael, the four most important things to say to your loved one's are:

I love you.
Thank you.
I'm sorry.
I forgive you.

But take it from me, there is no time like the present to bring everything you want someone to know out in the open.

Good advice!

06-01-2007, 12:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
andrea Fawkin' Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Age: 28 Posts: 96 Rep Power: 0	It's interesting to point out two things about how the rest of the country deals with end of life issues. For instance, a patient admitted to hospice has made the decision not to seek treatment,only to be provided comfort measures. Also, they have the option of signing a Do Not Resusitate order. That basically means if they stop breathing that no measures are to be taken to "save them". Depending on how you look at it, it's all the same only the time frame has changed. It's as though we insist on nature taking its course, yet only to an extent as we are more than willing to supply pain management. Very interesting. __________________ yodeladyoohoo! http://www.myspace.com/lovelydayfor

06-02-2007, 03:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mikael Band Member Band Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Down In a Hole Posts: 905 Rep Power: 43	Very interesting. I did not know that. I do hope by then (the day will come for sure) that I have spoken to all my loved ones before I made "the journey". And, that I know what to say... __________________ I just saved a ton of money on car insurance by switching to no car insurance!!! www.myspace.com/13468360

06-03-2007, 10:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
andrea Fawkin' Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Age: 28 Posts: 96 Rep Power: 0	Mikael, the four most important things to say to your loved one's are: I love you. Thank you. I'm sorry. I forgive you. But take it from me, there is no time like the present to bring everything you want someone to know out in the open. __________________ yodeladyoohoo! http://www.myspace.com/lovelydayfor

06-02-2007, 04:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
The Wayniac Moderator Band Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mobile Posts: 848 Rep Power: 42	I think, for some people, that life sucks bad enough as it is. If they want to end the suffering, they should'nt be forced to stay alive if they don't want to.