LOCKED IN SYNDROME

• Keith Sansum1

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  14 March 2012     08:35159209
  #1      
  Very sad case developing regarding the chap suffering from the above for the past 7 years, and clearly able to say he doesnt wish to continue with what is left of his poor lifestytle.
  he wants his doctor protected if he were to allow him his wish to die,
  
  A lady featured on BBC this morning suffering the same syndrome for some unknown reason recovered in a shorter space of time.
  
  The lady welcomed both the gentlemans wishes, and the high court case, and stated that cases should be taken on a case by case basis, and she couldn't imagine existing for 7 years in such a way and understands the wish to die.
  
  This is a real emotion thing, but also the future of doctors roles in any future cases which concerns many.
  
  Sure this is to be ongoing
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• Guest 640

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  14 March 2012     08:49159210
  #2      
  I didnt think this situation was recoverable from Keefy, but I didnt see the woman this morning so dont know. But obviously one feels sorry for the chap featured all week...if I was him I would prefer to do the same thing and end it, as in his case I dont think there is any prospect of recovery.
  
  There is a great reluctance to move this euthanasia type of thing forward here, there are many pitfalls legal and otherwise, but surely if the person him or herself wants it then putting them out of their misery in a responsible easy way is the humane thing. Its almost like talking about an animal but we are all animals of a type.
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• Keith Sansum1

  • Location: london
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  14 March 2012     08:55159213
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  Yes paulb the recovery is very very rare and the lady concerned was told she would never swallow, walk, talk, etc but for an unknown reason after 6 months she recovered.
  
  But the lady is fully behind the guys call to end it all, and even thinking of her 3 children and husband, had she continued more than the 6 months she ould probably have made the same decision.
  
  This of course pulls on the heart strings, very emotive, and of course theres the legal bits that go with it.
  
  very difficult situation for everyone, will be interesting to see the outcome of the legal ruling, but even after this decision by the legal guys I suspect this will go on and on. opinions differ widely on this issue
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• Guest 710

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  14 March 2012     10:06159232
  #4      
  From the poet...
  
  "What is this life if, full of care,
  We have no time to stand and stare."
  
  From PaulB...
  
  "...but surely if the person him or herself wants it then putting them out of their misery in a responsible easy way is the humane thing."
  
  Then we have 'Body Dysmorphic Disorder.'
  
  You will see via the link below that this is not all about 'Cosmetic' foibles. Some folk are sure they have too many legs, for instance.
  
  Perhaps the answer is to have a committee along the lines of a firing squad. Where, in the latter, only one rifle has the live round, in the former only one opinion shall, in the end, decide?
  
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_dysmorphic_disorder
  Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.