Preamble:
Recently, an embarrassing news spread on the Internet, a 56-year-old aunt who became vegetative due to a terminal illness was taken off the ventilator by the decision of her family. What's even more heart-wrenching is that the aunt obviously wrote the words "don't extubate, I still want to live" next to the ventilator, but under the communication of the hospital, the family still chose to stop the treatment, that is, give up the treatment.
Such a decision undoubtedly brought a desperate ending to the aunt's life, and in the eyes of the outside world, the family's decision did involve human, moral and legal issues, which caused heated discussions and controversies among people from all walks of life.
First, the family's decision has sparked heated discussions in society
No one has the right to deprive another of his life.
In fact, in the laws of our country, no one has the right to deprive others of their lives, even if they are in a vegetative state, they have the right to live.
However, in such a case, the family chose to give up the treatment, which is undoubtedly a harm to the aunt's life and a kind of neglect of the law. At the same time, on a moral level, such a decision is also considered a manifestation of irresponsibility, because in front of terminally ill patients, we should give them more care and encouragement, rather than giving up treatment.
In fact, in real life, such cases are not uncommon, and many family members will have all kinds of entanglements and struggles when facing the decision of a terminally ill patient, because no matter what decision is made, it will cause some harm to the family.
Some families may face financial pressure, and some families may have various conflicts and temporary separations, but in any case, at such a time, we should respect the patient's wishes, because every life is equal and should be respected and cherished regardless of his physical condition.
In fact, in addition to the parties, we should understand such cases, because at such times, we can easily fall into all kinds of extreme emotions, whether it is sympathy and sadness, or anger and condemnation, these emotions will not help the parties, but will bring them more distress and harm.
Therefore, in the family's decision, we should give understanding and care, because at such a time, they also need more encouragement and support, no matter what decision they make, we should give them tolerance and understanding, because this is a manifestation of human nature.
Second, the discussion of society reflects the meaning of life
In fact, in life, we often encounter all kinds of setbacks and difficulties, and in the face of such setbacks, we often have all kinds of thoughts and doubts.
Especially in the face of life and death, we will have all kinds of profound thoughts about the meaning of life, because only by standing on the edge of life and death will we realize the preciousness and preciousness of life.
When they are sick, patients also need more encouragement and companionship, they need to feel the care and love of those around them, rather than being forgotten and indifferent, because only in this way will they have hope and courage for life, and face the disease positively, instead of choosing to give up treatment.
Therefore, at such a time, we should give patients more companionship and encouragement, so that they can feel the warmth and beauty of life, whether it is family members or medical staff, we should feel the inner world of patients with their hearts, and give them spiritual comfort and support, because in this way, patients can feel the meaning of life and bravely face diseases, which is also a kind of respect and cherishment of life.
3. How should we deal with the decisions of terminally ill patients?
In fact, terminally ill patients are not uncommon in our lives, and when faced with such patients, how should we face and understand their decisions?
First of all, we should give patients full understanding and support, respect their wishes and choices, because everyone has a different view of life and death, maybe in their world, giving up treatment is a choice and respect for life, and we should respect their ideas, give them understanding and support.
Secondly, we should also help patients through various ways, so that they can feel the beauty and hope of life, whether it is psychological comfort, or material help, we should care for and help them with our hearts, because only in this way can they feel the warmth of life and have hope for life, which is also a kind of respect and cherishment for life.
Finally, whether it is a patient or a family member, we should learn to face life bravely and cherish the happiness and beauty in front of us, because life is unpredictable, and the only thing we can do is to feel and experience with our hearts, cherish every moment of gathering and having, so that we can live a truly wonderful and meaningful life.
Epilogue:
No matter when, life is the most precious, and in the face of the test of life, we should learn to be brave and strong, whether it is the torture of disease, or the choice of life and death, we should have hope and face it bravely, because only in this way can we truly live a wonderful and meaningful life.
In the eyes of the outside world, we should also give more understanding and care, whether it is patients or family members, everyone is in the journey of life, bear a variety of challenges and tests, need a variety of companionship and support, and this is the most beautiful embodiment of human nature.