Don't extubate, I want to live
"Don't extubate, I still want to live. These simple words, like a sharp knife, pierced deep into the heart of every reader. In April 2024, somewhere in Gansu, a 56-year-old patient, when his life was about to come to an end, left his persistence and desire for life on paper with his weak strength. However, his family's choice ultimately failed him.
This patient has been suffering from kidney failure for a long time, and his body is getting weaker day by day. The family's savings have long been depleted, but the condition shows no signs of improving. Although his family has always stayed by his side, they can only watch his life gradually disappear in the face of medical helplessness.
When the ambulance took him home, his family gathered around his bedside, and everyone's eyes were full of sadness and helplessness. They knew that this moment was the time to say goodbye. But the patient didn't seem willing to give up just like that, and he struggled, trying to express his desire in a weak voice.
Seeing this, the family hurriedly found paper and pens. I saw that the patient used all his strength to write those words on the paper. His eyes were full of longing for life, as if to tell his family: "I still want to live, I don't want to leave like this." ”
However, in the face of such a scenario, the family fell into deep contradictions and struggles. They know the patient's wishes, but they also know that his physical condition is irreparable. After a heated discussion, they finally made a difficult decision – not to extubate and let the patient die naturally.
This decision has attracted a lot of attention and discussion on the Internet. Some people praise the family's approach as respect and care for life, while others criticize them for being too cruel and depriving the patient of the right to continue living. But no matter what the outside world said, the family stuck to their decision and accompanied the patient through the last journey of his life.
In fact, at the intersection of life and death, everyone may face difficult choices. We can't judge whether a family member is doing the right thing because everyone has their own values and life experiences. But what we can be sure of is that whatever choice is made, it should be done out of love and respect for the patient.
This story makes us think deeply about the meaning and value of life. Life is short and precious. We should cherish every day, live well, and love others. And when life comes to an end, we should also face it calmly and say goodbye bravely. Because only in this way can we truly live the wonder and meaning of life.
At the same time, this story also reminds us to pay attention to the discussion and practice of bioethics in society. In the face of incurable diseases, how should we respect the wishes of patients, and how should we balance the economic burden of families with patients' right to live? These questions deserve our deep consideration and discussion.
In this era full of challenges and opportunities, let us pay attention to the dignity and value of life, and contribute to building a more harmonious and beautiful society.