2007-03-07 07:05:23 · 10 answers · asked by kittkatz_00 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
In a perfect world, yes I would hope so, I think that given enough pain control that keeps you awake and comfortable most people would prefer to live!
2007-03-07 07:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by gair_2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a word yes. I don't really think there's ever a "need" for euthanasia as you put it, but it certainly removes the option. If it was me, I think I'd rather be euthanised than be fed up with loads of drugs, sent doollally in the mind, all just to keep me semi pain free and alive for a few more months!
2007-03-07 07:09:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
euthanasia is what it says it is and there is no alternative so who would want to end up with palliative treatment after all its temporary and whats the gain if the drugs are taking you out mentally
2007-03-07 08:10:41 · answer #3 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Palliative care IS euthansia. Its just refered to as passive euthanasia rather than active. People tend to think of euthanasia as giving someone a lethal injection or something, but it is much more subtle than that. It is still removing life-sustaining equipment/medicines/treatments to allow someone to die. Its just normally thought of as a nicer process as it allows someone to die more peacefully (and faster) than if all the treatments/equipment/medicines were still being used. But it is still euthansia.
2007-03-07 09:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by curly_clare86 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO! even if pain relief is perfect there is still achoice which can be made as to quality of life and whether continuation of life is wanted by an individual. They are two separate issues and each does not eliminate need for the other! sorry - hope that makes sense!
2007-03-07 09:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by sally z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we get it right it does. The aim is to keep the patient comfortable and pain free and also to look after their psychological and spiritual needs. Well carried out it allows patients to die in peace with dignity.
Sometimes everyone tries very hard for this to happen but it doesn't work out and not only the patient, but carers doctors and nurses become very sad and distressed.
2007-03-07 11:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Sadly the terminally ill will still spend their last days drugged up and loopy.
Who on earth wants to die like that? It's not nice for family either. Legalise euthanasia.
I'd prefer a huge dose of I/V morphine and have done with it.
I do not want to die without dignity. Now there's an oxymoron!
2007-03-07 07:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
. Pallative care means "confort and pain relief"" treatment only.
Any health problem would not be treated aggressively. If a serious problem developed, nature would be left to take its' course.
euthanasia is when measures are taken to terminate life. Pallative care means no measures are taken to prolong life.
2007-03-07 07:11:39 · answer #8 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if the patient's definition of "quality-of-life" does not accept their current condition...despite their being "comfortable." It is a very personal perception. Lack of pain is not the only criteria for many.
2007-03-07 07:10:30 · answer #9 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, i think palliative care isn't good enough yet to prevent suffering.
2007-03-07 11:17:00 · answer #10 · answered by Nirmala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋