Molly55

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1. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

   Molly55 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   I am appalled by the lack of understanding on how the law works. Physicans do not get to decide on who lives and dies. It is only the patient who can pursue it. I am shocked at that vehement opinions that are not even based in the legality of the i...

2. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

   Molly55 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   Amen. This is as it should be.

3. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

   Molly55 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   the only state in the union that allows PAS is Orgeon. That law states the person must be a/oX4 under go psychological exams and be ok'd by two other physicans agreeing the patient is terminal. The patient must then ingest the medication by THEMSEL...

4. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

   Molly55 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   I support PAS. I have lived and worked in Oregon as hospice nurse. It was a requirement that the patient considering PAS be on hospice so I had the opportunity to work with three patients in the PAS program. Statistically there were 12 episodes of...

5. Need some more information

   Molly55 replied to carveronica's topic in Hospice

   I am so sorry for your situation. I understand how upsetting this is especially without hospice support. Kidney function failure can sometimes take some time, but it is best to prepare for daily changes in your mom's condition. talk to your mom ag...