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I may only excerpt from this source. What is a human life worth? Years ago in Washington State, a scientist sincerely tried to explain it to me in terms of value of the chemicals and minerals making up the body.

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At first, Medicare paid for everything, her husband, Terrence Chowen, said. Doctors said there was nothing more they could do. Medicare pulled out, he said.

"Medicare would only cover it if you were recuperating or while there's hope that you might recuperate," Chowen said........

Some say assisted suicide is about choice. Others say it could end up being about money.

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87 posted on 10/12/2008 3:11:12 AM PDT by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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Another source I can only excerpt...

Doctors feel our pain. But when the doctors killed Terri, I think she felt the pain more than they did...

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When parents' religious or cultural values prevent children from receiving necessary medical treatment, their doctors might agonize so much that they begin suffering, as well - from headaches, nightmares, feelings of worthlessness and depression.

The condition is known as "moral distress," and it can be so severe that it degrades patient care, Micah Hester, a medical ethics expert and author of several books, told an audience of 130 medical providers Saturday.............

Program illustrates doctors' moral pain..."Moral distress" can happen when parents deny a child care.

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88 posted on 10/12/2008 3:17:41 AM PDT by 8mmMauser (Jezu ufam tobie...Jesus I trust in Thee)
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