http://news.aol.com/health/article/british-tv-will-show-assisted-suicide/272690
An assisted suicide is being aired on television tonite. I do not have the stomach to watch it.
This man was dying of ALS, a very severe disease that inspires even additional sympathy in all healthcare workers caring for their patients. I am hoping that if this film is done in an appropriate manner, it will also generate sympathy and understanding from the general public.
The amount of pain and expense for dying patients is immense. Assisted suicide, if carefully controlled by healthcare is a viable option. Going forward we need to explore all options in controlling costs. This certainly would include educating the general public of the benefits of hospice and educating them realistically about their prognosis.
Patients have a right to choose their medical treatments under the law.
Jennifer Burns RN
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