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9. Another question

Tue Nov 4, 2014, 12:22 PM

Nov 2014

Why do we allow families to withhold food and water as a form of euthanasia? It's a cruel way to go.

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Just wondering about something about doctor assisted suicide... [View all] jennied Nov 2014 OP

Interesting question. djean111 Nov 2014 #2

MDs can't do it as safeinOhio Nov 2014 #4

Correct. Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #5

Yes I read the same thing vankuria Nov 2014 #6

If the inmate refused to take the drugs KinMd Nov 2014 #7

Maybe it has to do with the method of delivery?? YarnAddict Nov 2014 #8

Another question B2G Nov 2014 #9

Actually if the patient is in a vegetative stare, it's not cruel KinMd Nov 2014 #10

And if they're not? B2G Nov 2014 #11