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Don't Pull the Plug Too Soon!

Jacqueline Marcell
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Jacqueline Marcell is a former college professor and television...

Jacqueline Marcell

Friday, October 03, 2008
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When my mother had a heart attack and was in a coma for months, the doctor told us that she was without oxygen for far too long and that we should “pull the plug” because if she ever came to, “she’d just be a vegetable.” My father and I were so stunned and furious to be ...
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    Sue
    Friday, October 03, 2008 at 09:35 PM

    Wow Jacqueline, talk about no bedside manner - that is a complete understatement. This is a true testament to the power of love and endurance. What an awful experience to have happen while such a sad and stressful event is going on in your family.  I certainly hope this doctor has realized that he is not all knowing and the keeper of the keys, if you will. 

     

    Thanks for making us all think twice.

     

    All the best, sue

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  2. Dieing with Dignity
    Dave Malby
    Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 10:29 AM

    No disrespect to anyone in this situation.   My 57 year old wife has severe dementia.  Her neurologist states that her brain is shrinking so fast that she will probably die within 5 years.   I thank god that I had her sign a Durable Power of Attorney and a Advance Health Care Directive.  She is not going to be hooked up to tubes. She is going to die with dignity. Her Blog: http://donnas-journal.blogspot.com/

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    rosy
    Monday, November 09, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Thank the Lord he helped your Mom recover. I am attending school for physical therapy and our professor informed us coma patients can hear what you are saying and if they dont know you and youve visited they will remember your voice and name. It is a miracle from the Lord and Im happy to hear you never gave up May the Lord Bless you and your family.

     

    Rosy in Texas

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  4. Comma patients
    rosy
    Monday, November 09, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Thank the Lord he helped your Mom recover. I am attending school for physical therapy and our professor informed us coma patients can hear what you are saying and if they dont know you and youve visited they will remember your voice and name. It is a miracle from the Lord and Im happy to hear you never gave up May the Lord Bless you and your family.

     

    Rosy in Texas

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  5. Comma patients
    rosy
    Monday, November 09, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Thank the Lord he helped your Mom recover. I am attending school for physical therapy and our professor informed us coma patients can hear what you are saying and if they dont know you and youve visited they will remember your voice and name. It is a miracle from the Lord and Im happy to hear you never gave up May the Lord Bless you and your family.

     

    Rosy in Texas

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