There's an interesting read about the so-called "right to die" in today's government mouthpiece print media. It's an excellent article that demonstrates the need for a Think-Before-You-Speak campaign in 1984-ville.
Regarding whether parents should have the right to decide if they want medical intervention in cases where the children are severely ill, a prominent doctor was quoted as saying, " 'Parents are simply too emotionally involved to make this kind of decision...' And these parents are in the majority, she added." (The Straits Times. April 14, 2005. Page 3 article titled "Don't let them suffer")
Duh... so I presume good parents must be un-emotional when their kids are gravely ill...
When asked if she would want medical intervention for her child or herself in such situations: " 'If it were myself or my child, I wouldn't do it,' said Dr Lee, who is single."
Wah... so qualified to know how it feels to be a parent (and a parent with a sick kid).
Well just in case we go away with the idea that this doctor doesn't want emotional pa-pas & ma-mas making such decisions in every situation, she made an exception: "If the patient was of sound mind, the situation would be different. 'I may be willing to be less dogmatic if the patient is an adult with full mental faculties and has full and accurate information of the possible consequences.' "
Steady lah! Good patients under the stress of critical illnesses or in a comatosed state are expected to think clearly. Not only that, they must read scientific journals (instead of The Straits Times, I suppose) during breakfast/morning commute/toilet breaks...
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