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To: Darksheare
Pacemaker regulates a heart that beats erratically. The person has the ability to take nourishment with, or without it, and in fact may live without it.

Theresa cannot live if the feeding tube is not in place, or she is forced fed in another manner.

302 posted on 03/24/2005 1:27:33 PM PST by G.Mason (The replies by this poster are meant for self-amusement only. Read at your own discretion.)
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To: G.Mason

A pacemaker extends life past what it would NATURALLY be.
Under the law they passed that would include a feeding tube under the definition of 'life support', a simple pacemaker fits the bill.
It supplants a vital spontaneous function, heartbeat in this case, and extends life.
Otherwise they would die.


307 posted on 03/24/2005 1:29:14 PM PST by Darksheare (Gravity - Fear = SPLAT!)
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To: G.Mason

A pacemaker extends life past what it would NATURALLY be.
Under the law they passed that would include a feeding tube under the definition of 'life support', a simple pacemaker fits the bill.
It supplants a vital spontaneous function, heartbeat in this case, and extends life.
Otherwise they would die.


308 posted on 03/24/2005 1:29:16 PM PST by Darksheare (Gravity - Fear = SPLAT!)
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