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This is the Conversation Forum for Talking Point: Whose life is it anyway? << YES Euthanasia >> Subject: Pain Posted Mar 17, 2003 by Delicia - The world's acutest kitten   Posting 1 Just a few thoughts. In the case of terminally ill persons I think that any decision regards euthanasia should be made in context with pain management, that is by asking first if everything that can be done to alleviate pain, has been done. If it has, then the person's wish should be the ground on which all further decision is made. A good idea would then be to make the decision oneself when still capable, so as not to load it on the shoulders of the nearest relatives. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Pain Posted Mar 18, 2003 by *abbi normal - "Putting on the Ritz" with Dr Frankenstein This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 In reply to: "A good idea would then be to make the decision oneself when still capable, so as not to load it on the shoulders of the nearest relatives." That IS the best idea. It is important to have it in writing with you. Have a copy with your lawyer,your Dr. and your next of kin. It is not always clear cut even then The decision in the end is up to the Dr. in charge at that moment. He is legally responsible to the unseen family. You may have never seen him before! Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Pain Posted Mar 20, 2003 by Delicia - The world's acutest kitten This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 3 In case of deciding that one wants to have the plug pulled, one shouldn't have it in writing on ones person, but only with next of kin. I wouldn't trust the doctors, on account of the situation regards organ transfer. I am not a very trusting person anyway. Just a thought. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Pain Posted Mar 23, 2003 by *abbi normal - "Putting on the Ritz" with Dr Frankenstein This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 4 You are right about organ donation playing a part.You do have to decide in a timely manner. Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Pain Posted Mar 24, 2003 by Delicia - The world's acutest kitten This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 5 there's always so many things to consider, what? Conversation list Most of the content on h2g2 is created by h2g2's Researchers, who are members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click on the relevant button to alert our Moderation Team. Conversation list

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