“There was an effort to end life rather than alleviate pain,” said Hanby. “There was no mistake here. Dr. Byrns ordered what she ordered. The administration of medications comes from the medical records.”
My heart goes out to this family, and I do hope they prevail in their lawsuit.
This is the “new” medical mentality. It does not matter whether the thought process is from Obama Care, or whether it comes from understaffing, or insurance restrictions/denials. The reality is that we have a watered-down version of the Kevorkian Syndrome creeping into the system – let them die. Medical treatment like this is in direct contradiction to the oath doctors take when they are licensed. Pathetic!
Kevorkian Syndrome? How about acceptance of end-of-life scenarios? Keeping people artificially alive because (usually) the family is unable to accept the fact that the end is near, is what is wrong. Effective pain management, pastoral counselling and peaceful surroundings is THE humane way to die.
brokie – you are right. I came from a different angle, rather than the clear thinking you presented. Acceptance of end of life scenarios is certainly something people need to contemplate. I agree pain management, pastoral counseling and peaceful surroundings are important, however the article seems to indicate an overdosing of the patient in order to “keep him quiet,” and to “end his life more quickly.”
It is a puzzle why a threat was made to “call the cops” if the family tried to take him home. If the only effort was pain management, they could have written Rx and sent him home to have the family care for him if they were willing.
“There was an effort to end life rather than alleviate pain,” said Hanby. “There was no mistake here. Dr. Byrns ordered what she ordered. The administration of medications comes from the medical records.”
My heart goes out to this family, and I do hope they prevail in their lawsuit.
This is the “new” medical mentality. It does not matter whether the thought process is from Obama Care, or whether it comes from understaffing, or insurance restrictions/denials. The reality is that we have a watered-down version of the Kevorkian Syndrome creeping into the system – let them die. Medical treatment like this is in direct contradiction to the oath doctors take when they are licensed. Pathetic!
Kevorkian Syndrome? How about acceptance of end-of-life scenarios? Keeping people artificially alive because (usually) the family is unable to accept the fact that the end is near, is what is wrong. Effective pain management, pastoral counselling and peaceful surroundings is THE humane way to die.
brokie – you are right. I came from a different angle, rather than the clear thinking you presented. Acceptance of end of life scenarios is certainly something people need to contemplate. I agree pain management, pastoral counseling and peaceful surroundings are important, however the article seems to indicate an overdosing of the patient in order to “keep him quiet,” and to “end his life more quickly.”
It is a puzzle why a threat was made to “call the cops” if the family tried to take him home. If the only effort was pain management, they could have written Rx and sent him home to have the family care for him if they were willing.