Kevorkian documentary on HBO

DamonK · 07-01-2010, 02:45 AM

So far, in the last 11 months, I've watched at least 10 people die horrible, lingering deaths.

I've had still others ask me for death.

Just last week, I was told "X" had an hour. "X" lingered for almost 20 hours later, slowly bleeding out.

If the situation is severe enough, such as "X"'s situation, assisted suicide should be an option. I think there should be documentation supporting this decision, and at least one trusted guardian to ensure the decision is carried out.

Like others, I can't help them with death. I'm simply a CNA. But at the end, they don't know that. They know I'm the guy that comes in fairly often and does all I can to make them comfortable.

What they don't know is I usually end up leaving feeling sick, knowing their level of suffering, and knowing no one can do anything to speed up the process.

I know I wouldn't want to live 30 years as a vegetable.

I've someone who is one of my emergency contacts. I don't doubt that if he could find a way to carry out my wishes, if need be, he'd do it.

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07-01-2010, 02:45 AM	#15
DamonK Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: May 2010 Location: . Posts: 2,199 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,527 Thanked 7,762 Times in 1,881 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	So far, in the last 11 months, I've watched at least 10 people die horrible, lingering deaths. I've had still others ask me for death. Just last week, I was told "X" had an hour. "X" lingered for almost 20 hours later, slowly bleeding out. If the situation is severe enough, such as "X"'s situation, assisted suicide should be an option. I think there should be documentation supporting this decision, and at least one trusted guardian to ensure the decision is carried out. Like others, I can't help them with death. I'm simply a CNA. But at the end, they don't know that. They know I'm the guy that comes in fairly often and does all I can to make them comfortable. What they don't know is I usually end up leaving feeling sick, knowing their level of suffering, and knowing no one can do anything to speed up the process. I know I wouldn't want to live 30 years as a vegetable. I've someone who is one of my emergency contacts. I don't doubt that if he could find a way to carry out my wishes, if need be, he'd do it.