Posted on 04/07/2005 5:34:06 PM PDT by News Hunter
Edited on 04/07/2005 5:39:05 PM PDT by Sidebar Moderator. [history]
Oh, another thought. If Gaddy is really a skunk, she may have told the judge that she is the only living relative. Who knows. But if the hospice stalled Mae's sister while Gaddy went to the judge, whoa. Unethical. Still legal though. Perfectly legal.
As you can see in the GA statute, grandkids are not considered competent to make medical decisions for their grandparents, unless the grandparent expressly gives them the power, or unless a court gives the grandkid the power. In this case, it is a court-granted power.
It would almost seem imperative that a course of treatment would by definition depend on the prognosis of the patient, ergo the terminal nature of Mae's illness.
Perhaps Gaddy made the case that she was a de facto guardian for 10 years, but in any case, the issue of ex-parte is moot and was overridden by the Monday hearing involving all parties. Now WND has added much more information which seems to mitigate the horrors of its original release, including the judges order to Gaddy to ensure all proper nutrition and hydration for Mae.
So I presume a cheap insult where none was given you is your response to a thoughtful post?----yes.
Gaddy in fact holds a written POA.
As for mitigating the horrors of the initial release, the nephew is reported to have sent an e-mail after the Monday hearing (which included the order to provide "all proper nutrtion"), wherein he asserts that Mae is not intubated, adn therefore is not receiving an amount of nutrition that will sustain her life. "Proper nutition" is different for a terminal patient, than it is for a healthy body.
It is puzzling. Why would the nephew or Mae's sister be upset in the least? Unless they think that Mae's life is being shortened. But, as we know, shortening of innocent life is perfectly legal, as long as the paperwork is in order.
You will be proven wrong.........
Where in the world do people like you come from///////////
Well, we all communicate on a level consistent with our abilities and comfort level.
Find a life............... or get a life.
You are clueless...... or soulless.
I don't know the answer to that, but some on FR have looked into Ken Mullinax and have questions about his politics. Frequently in these kinds of issues, there is no good guy/bad guy. It may turn out that this also is such a case.
I don't think so, but I can understand how you might reach that conclusion. I used the report to illustrate that "best interests" is subjective, without meaning to accord accuracy to any side.
Good!!!! If that is true!
Yeah. I read that too. My comment on that is that it is possible to both be a "vile DEM operative" and be concerned that your Aunt Mae's life is being improperly shortened. THose who bring his politcal status into a discussion of the reports of his Aunt's health, etc. are not clarifying the discussion of his aunt's health.
As for being neutral in this case, no good/bad guy, I suspect this family is fractured regardless of how long Mae lives. Mae's sister is stressed out, as is Ken, so "something" is going on, and that "something" isn't good.
My sentiments happen to coincide more with Ken than with Gaddy. My principles are pretty clear if you read my posting history on this and the Shiavo cases.
Schools where critical thinking is taught.
What's wrong, can't answer the question?
Again, why not just answer the questions posed. Maybe it's time for your mom and dad to cut off your computer priveleges. When you mix with adults, you need to act like an adult. oh, BTW, you might want to read the latest information from your great WND, which now appears to begin telling the real story.
You have no sense in this matter, imo.
I hope this turns out well for Mae, and that it is much ado about nothing.
Anyone who acts against a relative's living will should automatically forfeit any part of the estate left by that relative, should they die as a result.
Cambodia had its killing fields, and the US has its hospices. What a grisley business the death mongers run!
What may prove interesting is the extent of help Mullinax has provided over say the last ten years, when it appeared that Gaddy was her support mechanism. Also note that Mae's sister aligned herself with Gaddy in the guardianship issue with the judge.
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