"If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed."

-Albert Einstein, physicist, Nobel laureate (1879-1955)

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

End-of-life decision

Marcos should have translated what the doctor was saying to Mrs. Rivera. She should know what’s going on with her health so she could have a saying in what should be done. Marcos should have at least asked Mrs. Rivera what she thought about having a “hospice” before making a decision of not needing one. Mrs. Rivera clearly needed a hospice, since it seems like the family will not be helping out with her health. I don’t think they’ll put her on a diet or help out with her needs as much as she needs it. I believe Marcos should have both listen to the doctor by getting Mrs. Rivera a hospice and Marcos should have translated everything that the doctor said to her. Mrs. Rivera has a right to know what is going on with her health.

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