Monday, October 19, 2009

Coping With Pain

I just so happened to come across this website that said that after spending 10 days in the hospital, most terminally ill patients stop receiving concern about their treatment. I can see why this would cause some to want to end their lives. But I am also convinced that this is no reason to legalized active euthanasia. These instances that have been brought to my attention require a cracking down on the health care team of terminally ill patients. Just because a patient is in the hospital or hospital like setting for an extended period of time does not give reason for their life to be ended. It is the doctor’s job to communicate with his or her patients and come up with a treatment plan that keep s the patient comfortable in their possible last stages of life http://hubpages.com/hub/EUTHANASIA--GOOD-DEATH. Increasing funding for hospice for example is a great alternative to just killing a patient through euthanasia. It enables one to die with dignity, handle unfinished business, and manage pain. These are all topics that were addressed in many arguments for the allowance of euthanasia.

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