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Gauge -> RE: Suicide. (11/30/2014 8:34:42 PM)
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ORIGINAL: tj444
I read about a study a few years ago about suicide and those that are at the end of their life and in pain, basically, they result was that if people could control their pain level by having control of how much pain meds they could have (rather than a doctor deciding that), then most would choose to live rather than commit suicide.. So it seems that the level of pain is a major factor in a persons decision to do that or not do that.. The problem being that doctors control the pain meds and the govt controls the doctors.. doctors don't want to lose their license or be put on trial, possibly go to jail cuz they gave someone too many prescription meds & that person overdosed/died.. I know someone who is 90 and she is always wanting pain pills but the doctor only gives her a prescription for 4/day.. The govt has increased restrictions on that drug even more lately (& also more to prevent doctor shopping).. making it more difficult for people in pain to get a level of comfort they can (literally) live with..
Never forget the most important thing, even over and above pain... dignity and quality of life. Dying without pain is important, but dying with some dignity and retaining some quality of life is important. There is nothing dignified about death so making it easier for people to go on their terms rather than shit themselves or forget who their loved ones are is also a consideration.
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