joelc
Moderator emeritus
- Joined
- Jul 15, 2006
- Messages
- 2,835
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 09/2005
- Country
- CA
- State
- BC
- City
- Abbotsford
The last several weeks have revealed a few things I really don't understand or accept.
1. You can refuse a Bipap.
2. You can disconnect a Bipap.
3. You can refuse a ventilator.
4. You can have a DNR order.
5. You can refuse to eat.
6. You can refuse antibiotics if you have pneumonia.
7. You can't disconnect your ventilator.
All of the above are a guaranteed death sentence.
Number 1 to 6 are something that are respected and hospice will make you comfortable as you die.
Number 7 is not allowed and they will not help you.
I am a bit confused - what is the difference? I guess you have to suffer first?
1. You can refuse a Bipap.
2. You can disconnect a Bipap.
3. You can refuse a ventilator.
4. You can have a DNR order.
5. You can refuse to eat.
6. You can refuse antibiotics if you have pneumonia.
7. You can't disconnect your ventilator.
All of the above are a guaranteed death sentence.
Number 1 to 6 are something that are respected and hospice will make you comfortable as you die.
Number 7 is not allowed and they will not help you.
I am a bit confused - what is the difference? I guess you have to suffer first?