[texas_lvn]

I am writing an essay about PAS and human euthanize(SP?). I need both pro and con views about what you think. BTW, I do work in LTC (one of my jobs) and greatfully thank all the hospice and pallitive care nurses! You are a Godsend. Thanks. Texas

[Daytonite]

I worked in LTC off and on throughout my career.

I am strongly against euthanasia, period. My reasons are spiritual. I believe that life is a gift and it is not for us to decide when it ends. I believe that every moment of life is a learning experience for one's soul and that includes the experience of illness and dying. That includes animals. However, I do believe in providing compassionate care for anyone or any animal that is dying or in pain.

[texas_lvn]

[quote=Daytonite]I worked in LTC off and on throughout my career.

Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it. Texas

[Nikki69]

I think that if I[u][i] were suffering, and there was no way out, and I had assisted suicide as a choice, I would take it. It saddens me that Doctor Kavorkian is imprisoned for helping to carry out those peoples wishes. Sometimes pain and suffering is just too much for some people to keep on with-even if you are the most religious person. Just as long as it is theirselves that they are killing, and not someone against their will (such as abortion, etc.).

[zambezi]

Oegon has the Death with Dignity Act

It is constantly in the news as people are usually trying to overturn the law...Here are some pertinant websites.

http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/pas/index.shtml
http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/pas/faqs.shtml
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...2005Feb22.html
http://www.euth_us1.htmdeathwithdignity.org/
http://www.religioustolerance.org/
http://www.internationaltaskforce.org/sptlt2.htm

[Marie_LPN, RN]

IT is not up to me to determine when someone's life should end.

[texas_lvn]

Thank you for your responses. They are all within what I need for my analysis. Keep em coming. Thank you for the information for the info regarding Oregon. There were websites I had not seen yet. Thanks Texas

[Jessy_RN]

Originally Posted by Daytonite

I worked in LTC off and on throughout my career.

I am strongly against euthanasia, period. My reasons are spiritual. I believe that life is a gift and it is not for us to decide when it ends. I believe that every moment of life is a learning experience for one's soul and that includes the experience of illness and dying. That includes animals. However, I do believe in providing compassionate care for anyone or any animal that is dying or in pain.

Ditto to this!

[renerian]

I hope if I am ever faced for making this choice about me, not someone else, I would have the right to choose.

renerian

[texas_lvn]

what a scope of opinions/feelings. This is great info for my essay. Keep em coming. Thank you. Texas