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View submission: I don't care about old people dying
The title is a result from the reasons mentioned below. Also assisted is very controversial where I live, and I live in a pretty progressive place.
Comment by Klutzer_Munitions at 04/06/2023 at 13:42 UTC
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So I work in geriatrics and occasionally take hospice patients. Basically at that stage, the nurse's job is to keep a patient *comfortable*, not keep them alive. That's basically the only stage at which your proposal is feasible, and that's *already what we do.*
The problem with just not giving old people medical treatment, if that's what you were suggesting, is that medical issues being addressed aren't always necessarily life-threatening. It's not peacefully letting them go, it's just neglect. It only ensures they suffer before dying.
Maybe I'm not sure what your stance is but the goal is already set at quality of life. Halting medical care for seniors is counterproductive to that end.
Comment by Nibbler1999 at 04/06/2023 at 17:23 UTC*
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I constantly have the same 10-20 people on my inpatient list. They basically spend 2 weeks in the hospital, 2 weeks in the nursing home over and over again for years until they finally die.
The last I saw 67% of people are in favor of PAS. I'd bet that number is higher among people who work in healthcare. All healthcare workers are essentially echoing your opinions here. We don't want to go out like that and we hate watching others go through it when they don't want to.
Comment by [deleted] at 04/06/2023 at 16:16 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Controversial doesn’t mean unpopular
Comment by luna_beam_space at 04/06/2023 at 16:58 UTC
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How does your Grandfather feel about you wanting him to die sooner?
Comment by BluebirdJolly7970 at 04/06/2023 at 16:56 UTC
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I agree with you in the example you gave, but when it’s someone you’re very close to and the time to say goodbye is at hand, sometimes logic gets thrown out the window. People aren’t perfect. Make your wishes for yourself known in advance, (perhaps legally)is the only suggestion I have.