Re: assisted dying
Due to OH's recent diagnoses we have taken steps to ensure our future and keep as much control as possible.
I have power of attorny with my daughter as second.
We have both made an advance directive which stipulates the care we should recieve and the point at which care should be withdrawn.
It also includes a euthanasia clause. This stipulates the point at which we authorise our next of kin and doctors to take the steps to end our lives.
This is something I have always said I wanted but my stomach did turn a little when I signed the paper at the lawyers office.
My view is that doctors often say they cant play god, but in forcing sick people to live longer they are doing excactly that. The coin has two sides 'do no harm' isnt always as black and white as it might seem.
I am glad I live in a country where dying with dignity at a time of our own choosing is not against the law.