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physioex

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7. I think the key is to have an upfront-frank discussion with family..........

Reply to OneTenthofOnePercent (Original post)

Mon Jan 14, 2013, 09:20 AM

Jan 2013

My understanding is that most people prefer to die at home surrounded by family rather than an ICU hooked up to ten different lines. And families that have had this discussion are better able to go through the grieving process. There was recently a show on Frontline that addressed this particular topic.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/suicide-plan/

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Democratic platform on assisted suicide? [View all] OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 OP

When the time comes, I hope I don't need assistance. Scuba Jan 2013 #1

I'm confused... "when the time comes" ? OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #3

Suicide is an option. Why not? It's my life. Scuba Jan 2013 #5

Here's the national platform. Brickbat Jan 2013 #2

text search yields no mention of "suicide" in that nt OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #4

You could also look for "end-of-life," "health-care decisions" or some other term used as well. Brickbat Jan 2013 #6

I think the key is to have an upfront-frank discussion with family.......... physioex Jan 2013 #7