I think offering the opportunity for people to do so at that time, or another time that is universal (as universal as possible) would be a great idea. How about if our primary care doctors offered us...
I am not under any circumstances suggesting that nurses publically advocate in favor of legislation allowing "assisted suicide" or withholding livesaving treatments. I would however advocate for...
this is the source from which i retrieved the piece and the questions. i am not supporting either side, i am looking for your opinion(s). i appreciate your input greatly and encourage opinions and...
I would like to clarify that I am in no way stating that if in fact someone wants extraordinary measures to be taken that anyone should have the right to say otherwise. By the same token, if someone...
ponytailman, Thank you for your honesty and input. I guess what the ultimate goal of such a discussion is whether or not healthcare professionals as a whole need to be active in promoting legislation...
the following posting is in reference to a class project regarding the topic of the right to live versus the right to die. our group of senior nursing students, at the university of west florida, will...
Focker, Something as serious as someone who administers anesthesia doing illegal drugs? I don't see the justification in defending them unless you agree with it. I am not saying you,or anyone...
Kaeri, This is not a political website so I will not defend my political views, I will however state that you have no idea who I voted for and what my stance on foreign affairs is so please...
kaeri, Just because someone disagrees with your point of view is no reason to condemn an entire country. Just as I certainly don't believe all Australians are sitting around doing X because one...
"originally posted by kaeri i believe you should not report them. it may be that the substance is illegal - but so is under-age drinking/drink-driving/homosexuality/ smoking pot etc.they are not using...
DKF, I think most of us,including yourself, know that users and addicts, in particular, can be the BEST liars and manipulators. I also believe if you work side by side with someone long enough,...
RN/BSN/JD/ESQ Thank goodness for your conviction. I am seriously worried that I may receive medical care from some of the respondents to this thread. Some of these people are defending the actions of...
BSNin2007 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing
It is extremely refreshing that you have such enthusiam and innocence, however you need to grow a thicker skin if you don't drive yourself over the edge. Healing isn't always a pretty process, and...