The right to die should not be explored but should be something we as a leader in the world lead in instituting. For those who read my blog know that mu dad has been in the hospital and then nursing home rehab after that ordeal. Of course because he went in for minor day surgery it became a major surgery almost causing death. But at an emotional moment my mother decided against better judgement to keep him alive.
My dad has said, WHY, Why did you not let me die! She said she could not live with herself now she has to live with the bad decision. Dada will never be the same. He may need 24x7 care which we can't afford and because some of his thinking ability works he feels he is in a prison and wants to go home, not realizing he can't take care of the basic needs.
Then thee is dealing with Humana, Medicare, the facility and family disagreements. Lets just say an emotional decision has caused havoc in the family and caused the taxpayers money that could of been avoided.
I walk through those corridors and I ask myself, WHY! Some if not most are just breathing! They can;t eat by themselves they have no idea where they are and they are there sometimes for decades awaiting death.
Its sad to keep these people alive and the right to die should be an option for everyone. If it does not become available in my time as an easy way to go i have option two, a gun!
Dr Q
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