Channel 9 reports that the 14-year-old boy who had been at the center of a local legal battle between his family and KU Med was removed from life support Friday.
However, with all the
Personally, I don't think there is anything wrong with questioning a doctor's judgment in much the same way that the selfish decision of the kid's family should be examined and noted . . . Whether or not it was the result of grief or otherwise.
The important thing about this story is that it brought to light the fact that these life and death decisions aren't only played out in the media but they are a regular part of our lives and should be discussed openly . . . Sadly, my loved ones are afraid to give me any instructions regarding their last wishes because I'm really only curious about how much money I'll get in the will and a decent chunk of change might inspire me to put them out of their misery in their sleep when it's time to cover my bar tab.
I think after a certain amount of time being kept "alive" by respirators and meds, the patient is no longer a potential candidate for donation. There is a small window of opportunity for donation, which is why the families are approached so suddenly.
ReplyDeleteThis could be a reason, and not at all because the family declined. It's hard to say, there is a lot to the story that the media hasn't said (because they don't know).
Thanks Heather!!! Seriously, I didn't know that. When it comes to medical stuff I think a lot of people are in the dark about a great many things and the media doesn't seem to be doing much to help if it doesn't involve spreading panic about the bird flu.
ReplyDeleteDude and Schiavo are both dead! But there is still a whole bunch of Americans that we are leaving for dead in the desert.
ReplyDeleteI am sure this kid was a good boy and all that loved life and his little dog, but I want to know when we get to see our brothers and sisters return home from the godforsaken middle east now that Ieaq has a government.
I meant to say IRAQ.
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