FabSwingers.com forum: Do you agree with Voluntary euthanasia

By *aravancouple OP Man
over a year ago

A Secret Hideaway In the caravan of love

It's a tough situation. I can see why people would want to have it, maybe one day I'll want it.

Maybe it isn't my place to agree or disagree with it.

I don't know, I guess as long as it was heavily regulated then I can't think of a good enough reason to not allow it.

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

yes.... with legal & medical safety measures in place

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

yes

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By *exy firemanMan
over a year ago

essex

yes

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Yes, with safeguards as described and exceptions to the safeguards rules for certain individuals.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I do!

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By *lueeyes74Woman
over a year ago

Wigan

yes i think we should all be able to make a living will stating this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes then i can take lee lol only kidding,none of us had a say in being born so if we had an illness with no cure and you were going to die a painful death then i think we should have that choice.xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As someone who works will termanally ill and very old people yes i do agree with it

I have been asked a few times in my work to help people kill themselves

Its heart breaking to see people suffer

I had one lady i used to look after dies just before xmas, she had had several strokes and in the end lost her swallowing reflex, she was to ill to operate on to put in a peg feed so she was basically left to starve to death, it took her her 5 days from loosing her swalling reflex to passing away, how can anyone just leave someone to suffer and die like that? but it happens all the time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes and the odd couple or 3 persuaded.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

totally - i work with mostly elderly ill and suffering from various forms of dementia - talked to many and their families - most agree with it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I believe if someone is terminal and there is no chance if recovery and that is their wish yes. I believe in that situation we would all want to be the masters of our own fate

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

Yes I do.

No one should be left to suffer or have no quality of life x

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

yes .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

YES. After watching my Dad get worse every day until he passed. We would not let a pet suffer the same.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. Absolutely yes.

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

Yes,in certain circumstances,but my greatest fear would be,that to legalise would be the thin end of the wedge,and the initial strict criteria,would diminish through time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely yes.

If we agree that it's the 'humane' thing to do, to put a much loved pet to sleep when they have lost all quality of life, why do we not extend that respect to humans?

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

I agree provided the strictest of safeguarding measures are put in plce to protect those who may assist a relative and close friend. Also I would wish some safeguarding in place that people are not being "persuaded" to opt for this by those may not have the patient's best interest at heart.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As someone who works will termanally ill and very old people yes i do agree with it

I have been asked a few times in my work to help people kill themselves

Its heart breaking to see people suffer

That is so sad...god bless her !. We wouldn't allow a pet to suffer like that..I think it should be legalised , I would like to be able to be in control of my own demise if I had a terminal illness. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

yes aggree ,but only doctors shud administer the fatal dose ,,with dignity n respect like they do abroad ,,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dont have a problem with euthanasia per sa, but I do have a problem with assisted suicide. Case with dianne prettys hubby who went to the high court of human rights, wanting to assist in her death, but be whats the word... Protected from prosecution, I remember when the appeal was lost he said, I glad because I get to spend more time with her...

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"I dont have a problem with euthanasia per sa, but I do have a problem with assisted suicide. Case with dianne prettys hubby who went to the high court of human rights, wanting to assist in her death, but be whats the word... Protected from prosecution, I remember when the appeal was lost he said, I glad because I get to spend more time with her..."
That is a good point, I had not heard that but it does highlight something that perhaps some of us had not thought about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I dont have a problem with euthanasia per sa, but I do have a problem with assisted suicide. Case with dianne prettys hubby who went to the high court of human rights, wanting to assist in her death, but be whats the word... Protected from prosecution, I remember when the appeal was lost he said, I glad because I get to spend more time with her...That is a good point, I had not heard that but it does highlight something that perhaps some of us had not thought about. "

I did this as part of my legal and ethics for nursing, the title was... Should a person have the right to choose when to die

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do understand what he meant, but I think that's selfish of him.

I know that sounds harsh and I can't think of any other way to say it but I know what I mean.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely

With the proper guidelines and policy parameters in place.

We do far too much to prolong life which is totally unfair when life should be about quality not quantity.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No.

Seems like it would massively complicate things to me and put the most horrible pressure on people.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

No, because it would evolve: you can't put the genie back in the bottle.

First you volunteer, then some will be encouraged to, then it will be in someones "best interest"...nope slippery slope I think.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do understand what he meant, but I think that's selfish of him.

I know that sounds harsh and I can't think of any other way to say it but I know what I mean."

I know what you mean scarlet,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No, because it would evolve: you can't put the genie back in the bottle.

First you volunteer, then some will be encouraged to, then it will be in someones "best interest"...nope slippery slope I think."

Which is why proper guidelines and policies would be needed and an outside governing body to over see them.

People really would think about this if they worked up close and personal with people who are dying from incurable illnesses.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No, because it would evolve: you can't put the genie back in the bottle.

First you volunteer, then some will be encouraged to, then it will be in someones "best interest"...nope slippery slope I think.

Which is why proper guidelines and policies would be needed and an outside governing body to over see them.

People really would think about this if they worked up close and personal with people who are dying from incurable illnesses.

Former oncology nurse.

There's already the decision to stop giving treatment. But I think it's simpler to keep the professional focus on preserving life.

And there's the question of parents being asked to make a decision as they watch their children suffer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No, because it would evolve: you can't put the genie back in the bottle.

First you volunteer, then some will be encouraged to, then it will be in someones "best interest"...nope slippery slope I think.

Former oncology nurse.

There's already the decision to stop giving treatment. But I think it's simpler to keep the professional focus on preserving life.

And there's the question of parents being asked to make a decision as they watch their children suffer."

If we could assure ourselves that every patient would recieve the correct pain relief in time and not suffer then yes. As professionals the job is to preserve life but not to cause suffering and as we've seen recently in most of the press this is not always the case.

There will always be a for and against this suggestion and the are very good reasons on both sides. Always ging to be very emotive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Absolutely - not suggesting 'wrong' or 'right', just can imagine how horribly complex it would become.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But surely as professionals we have a duty of care to our patients and act as advocate for the patient, I agree that doctors are thier to preserve life, but there comes a time when someone had to step in and say no more, and let the person die with dignity, and pain free. I will fight to the hilt if I believe there is hope of recovery but If I believe we have done everything then I will fight for my patient to be allowed to pass with as kuch dignity as I can give them and know I did my best

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Totally agree as i had to watch my Mum die slowly in agony of stomach cancer...no doubts here....oh and if the wife gets a cold i think i should be allowed to also ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think people should have the choice and dignity to live and die as THEY choose and not suffer needlessly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"YES. After watching my Dad get worse every day until he passed. We would not let a pet suffer the same."

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By *ady4ladyWoman
over a year ago

liverpool

A massive YES and also agree with assisted suicide.

The Tony Nicklinson documentary was amazing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes.

We treat our pets better in that respect, allowing them to die in dignity rather than to suffer in pain.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes to euthanasia and yes to assisted suicide.

For any acute or chronic condition where the patient has no chance of an improved quality of life, including mental health conditions.

I strongly believe in an individuals right to self determination and our laws should seek to uphold our rights, not close the doors to us having them.

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