Thursday, January 27, 2011

RELIGION & THE END OF LIFE

Attached is a link to Nicholas Kristoff’s column in the NY Times (Tussling Over Jesus). It is an insightful look into an abortion controversy involving a hospital, an ethics committee, and the Catholic Church, with comments in response on line. It caught my eye in relation to Community Ethics Committee’s work because in researching medical futility and advance directives, I’ve been struck by the depth of emotion, opposition and us-vs.-them language from pro-life news sources regarding end-of-life-related health care policy changes. These “slippery slope” fears seriously complicate resolution to bioethics questions, and aren’t going away anytime soon. What’s the way forward?


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  3. As sad as this may seem, your going to have to seek legal help with this one. Why is there a court appointed guardian? Where is the wife, and why wouldn't another family member step in? Since there is a appointed guardian, Essay Writing Company this means that she makes the decisions for him because they feel that he can't make them for himself. Have you tried to contact his attorney to let him know that your brother in law is trying and wants to call him but they won't allow it? If not, i would do that as well. Maybe, that particular attorney can tell you were to turn from here....consider asking him since he knows your brother in law.

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