euthanasia (10 Viewers)

Martin

Martin

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#41
Dec 31, 2000
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Seven said:
That's not really the biggest problem. Most people would agree to that. But what can you do with an extremely catholic 85 year old who's not only living the most unbearable pains, but is also suffering from dementia? Could you go through with euthanasia if the family agrees? From my point of view you couldn't, because she's catholic and thus one would assume she wouldn't have agreed. On the other hand she might chosen against the catholic beliefs if she were fit to. It's all pretty damn gray.
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Are these cases frequent, though? I'd be inclined to say that if the patient is not able to communicate their wishes (but is conscious), then they should probably keep the person alive. But I agree it's pretty hazy at this point.
 

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mikhail

mikhail

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#43
Jan 24, 2003
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Seven said:
That's not really the biggest problem. Most people would agree to that. But what can you do with an extremely catholic 85 year old who's not only living the most unbearable pains, but is also suffering from dementia? Could you go through with euthanasia if the family agrees? From my point of view you couldn't, because she's catholic and thus one would assume she wouldn't have agreed. On the other hand she might chosen against the catholic beliefs if she were fit to. It's all pretty damn gray.
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Living wills have a purpose.
 
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L'autista
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Sep 23, 2003
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The woman boxer thing was so cliché though. Should have been a race car driver or something more creative than that.
 
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L'autista
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#57
Sep 23, 2003
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Yep, we violated this rule:

"Derail threads where there is serious discussion going on."

Though if I hired a lawyer, I think he'd have good legal grounds to debate the highlighted part. ;)
 
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