Posted by Dr. Bob on December 17, 2013, at 3:21:37
In reply to Re: should we have the Right To Die? » Phil, posted by Phillipa on December 16, 2013, at 17:42:27
> Phil there is already euthanasia for people. About 15 years ago husbands Mother age 64 was diagnosed with ALS and decided in the hospital she didn't want to die this way she choice to die then. ... She was allowed to remove O2 and she was given a drink of her cocktail she liked at dinner. And a morphine drip was started. Three days later she died.
Withdrawing treatment, and treating pain, isn't usually considered euthanasia.
Bob
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