Thursday, June 4, 2009

what is it called when a peron refueses a treatment for cancer or any other illness that may lead to death

what is it called when a peron refueses a treatment for cancer or any other illness that may lead to death?
i have a friend whos mom just died from liver cancer. she refused treatment becasue she had already gone through colon cancer.
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1 :
It's called a DNR - Do not resuscitate order.
2 :
Slow suicide?
3 :
I think it is called a DNR, Do Not Resiciate, , sorry I spelled the last word wrong. But I think you should know w hat I mean.
4 :
It's called personal choice. The treatments for cancer can be tough to handle...and if the diagnosis is anyway terminal, patients will often weigh up the choices: - more time, but poor quality of life, and lots of sleeping / feeling unable to use the time VS - less time, but able to use at least the first part of the time as they choose It's not an easy choice or decision....and sometimes even tougher for the family/friends to accept the choice. But if the person is well informed about the risks/treatments/outcomes, the decision should be respected.




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