I disagree with this 100%.
As a pharmacist I was worked with end stage palliative care years ago. We provided parental nutrition, antibiotic therapy, and most importantly pain control under the supervision of the attending physician. Most of our patients were terminal cancer victims. Our services allowed them to die at home with loved ones around them and pain free.
Oddly it was very satisfying work. I had to go to the patient daily or less than daily depending on his state of health. All of this was coordinated under the supervising physician. Nurses were also on the team and they were great.
The patient died pain free with those that loved him or her. The saddest part was collecting the IV equipment after the death. Without exception the family thanked me for what we provided.
It was a good job and a merciful job.
That is beautiful. I appreciate you sharing that.
Absolutely.