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Bakersfield nurse refuses CPR, elderly patient dies
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 583144" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>No doubt it is a complex situation. on the other hand I replaced my husband on the Medical Directive because I just know he would not follow my wishes. Perhaps I should have spent more time considering the feelings of the nurses when faced with a DNA but really the patient is the one who should be in charge of their health choices. I had a grandson who lived as a vegetable from the age of 18 months until he turned 24. The hospital gave the option of letting him go as a toddler but his Mom wanted him to live for as long as possible and his Dad (my son) didn't want to upset his wife. So for over twenty years he lived in a facility (Thank God I found a marvelous facility where the people really were unbelievably efficient and kind.) with no brain function, no ability to move, no sight in either eye etc. etc. There are surely two sides to every story and often the choice is made in a matter of minutes that determines the entire future. It's sad but I imagine the patient's wishes were met.DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 583144, member: 35"] No doubt it is a complex situation. on the other hand I replaced my husband on the Medical Directive because I just know he would not follow my wishes. Perhaps I should have spent more time considering the feelings of the nurses when faced with a DNA but really the patient is the one who should be in charge of their health choices. I had a grandson who lived as a vegetable from the age of 18 months until he turned 24. The hospital gave the option of letting him go as a toddler but his Mom wanted him to live for as long as possible and his Dad (my son) didn't want to upset his wife. So for over twenty years he lived in a facility (Thank God I found a marvelous facility where the people really were unbelievably efficient and kind.) with no brain function, no ability to move, no sight in either eye etc. etc. There are surely two sides to every story and often the choice is made in a matter of minutes that determines the entire future. It's sad but I imagine the patient's wishes were met.DDD [/QUOTE]
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