I totally agree with this perspective.
But then I’m not at that stage. If I read this in 30 years, would I still agree?
I think I would.
“For to me, to live is Christ, to die is gain.”
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Great article, great thoughts from you, and Christ In Me is a great song! 😉
I think what we need are healthcare professionals who are willing to tell the truth, to say what we can and can’t do, and what are the truthful consequences and possible outcomes. Giving the patient and their families information will help them to make the best decisions… and help them make the decisions that THEY want to make.
As Christians, it’s good to know that even though modern medicine can do a lot, it’s God who is in control over all aspects of life and death.
Aaron, as a health professional, would you think it’s more “torture” for an elderly patient to try to keep them alive?
I think it depends.
It depends on what we’re doing, and it depends on what the patient wants. I think we also need to look at the quality of life that would remain if we were to keep the patient alive.