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The Terri Schiavo Question

 
If someone is in a Vegetative State, then who should authoirty with removing the feeding tube?
Please read the first post to see the hypothetical scenario as this poll isn't specifically about Terri Schiavo case.
The Parents: They raised their child and they know the child better then anyone else so they know what their child wants.
14.3%, 1 vote
The Spouse: He/she is married to that person and plans to spend the rest of their life with him/her
71.4%, 5 votes
A Doctor: They have experience in Medicial knowledge and know whether the person will recover or not
0.0%, 0 vote
A Detatched Lawyer: He is neutral in the arguement as the Parents are emotional attached, the Spouse might want that person to die so they can collect Life insurance, and the Doctor might pull the plug to save the Hospital money.
0.0%, 0 vote
Nobody: Everyone should have a Living Will or some form of writen wish that says what they want if they are in a vegetative state.
14.3%, 1 vote
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Good day folks.

I'm sure everyone here knows the famous Terri Schiavo case. If not, here is a brief debrief...

Terri Schiavo was in a vegetative state and an argument developed over who had the right to order Terri Schiavo's feeding tube. Michael Schiavo, Terri's husband or Terri's parents. After countless arguments and many legal battles, the judges ruled that Michael Schiavo, the husband had the right to decide whether the feeding tube should be removed. The issue with who should have decided to having the feeding tube removed continues to this day.

So I figure this would be a good question and poll on Vizzed. But instead of doing the poll of Terri Schiavo, I'm going to make up my own little hypothetical scenario...

"A 28 year old is in a vegetative state. He/she is married to his/her spouse for about 4 years. The person has no living will nor has he expressed to his/her spouse or parents as to what he wants done to him if he is a vegetative state or coma. The Parents believe that they should have the right to decide whether he/she dies as they have raised the him/her since birth and knows him/her better then his spouse. The Spouse believes that he/she should have the right to decide whether his/her spouse dies as they are legally married to each other."

There is the hypothetical scenario for you folks. I added 3 other options as I think they are all reasonable in this whole debate/question. Here are some more questions for posting...

1. Explain why you picked your choice.

2. If a person is getting major surgery or in a hospital/doctor's office; should doctors have the person sign a paper which states what they want done if they are put in a coma or vegetative state so that there isn't any legal battle as who should decide the question since the person has made his specific intentions. (pretty much what Choice 5 is). Also assume that the person is an adult.
Good day folks.

I'm sure everyone here knows the famous Terri Schiavo case. If not, here is a brief debrief...

Terri Schiavo was in a vegetative state and an argument developed over who had the right to order Terri Schiavo's feeding tube. Michael Schiavo, Terri's husband or Terri's parents. After countless arguments and many legal battles, the judges ruled that Michael Schiavo, the husband had the right to decide whether the feeding tube should be removed. The issue with who should have decided to having the feeding tube removed continues to this day.

So I figure this would be a good question and poll on Vizzed. But instead of doing the poll of Terri Schiavo, I'm going to make up my own little hypothetical scenario...

"A 28 year old is in a vegetative state. He/she is married to his/her spouse for about 4 years. The person has no living will nor has he expressed to his/her spouse or parents as to what he wants done to him if he is a vegetative state or coma. The Parents believe that they should have the right to decide whether he/she dies as they have raised the him/her since birth and knows him/her better then his spouse. The Spouse believes that he/she should have the right to decide whether his/her spouse dies as they are legally married to each other."

There is the hypothetical scenario for you folks. I added 3 other options as I think they are all reasonable in this whole debate/question. Here are some more questions for posting...

1. Explain why you picked your choice.

2. If a person is getting major surgery or in a hospital/doctor's office; should doctors have the person sign a paper which states what they want done if they are put in a coma or vegetative state so that there isn't any legal battle as who should decide the question since the person has made his specific intentions. (pretty much what Choice 5 is). Also assume that the person is an adult.


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Ideally, nobody but the person should be able to decide but the person in the coma, but since that is pretty much impossible, I think the spouse should be able to decide. The spouse knows (or at least should know) more about the person's wishes than anyone else.



 
Ideally, nobody but the person should be able to decide but the person in the coma, but since that is pretty much impossible, I think the spouse should be able to decide. The spouse knows (or at least should know) more about the person's wishes than anyone else.



 

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Wow, I remember reading the book about Schivao case years ago-- way before I was even in high school.

For me, I think I would want my parents to decide in the case I cannot justify my own death. Like what is stated, my parents (rather, my mom) know me best, regardless of any spouse would. I assume, even now, my mom would know what I would prefer. She knows more about me than any person would ever know-- my true colors, my beliefs/aspirations as much as someone else would claim to know me inside out, regardless of the state our relationship is in. I personally couldn't justify living when I cannot feed myself/take care of myself, so why should I live when the possibility of me recovering is low? I try to be more independent than I really am and she knows it.

But, the times I've been close to someone other than my parents, it's backfired in my face. 
Wow, I remember reading the book about Schivao case years ago-- way before I was even in high school.

For me, I think I would want my parents to decide in the case I cannot justify my own death. Like what is stated, my parents (rather, my mom) know me best, regardless of any spouse would. I assume, even now, my mom would know what I would prefer. She knows more about me than any person would ever know-- my true colors, my beliefs/aspirations as much as someone else would claim to know me inside out, regardless of the state our relationship is in. I personally couldn't justify living when I cannot feed myself/take care of myself, so why should I live when the possibility of me recovering is low? I try to be more independent than I really am and she knows it.

But, the times I've been close to someone other than my parents, it's backfired in my face. 

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I say the doctor should be able to pull the plug, lot of people would do it even parents and spouses for the money and then to move on no matter what the condition. A dcotor is neutral and has knowledge about the severity of the situation so I would give him the final decision   
I say the doctor should be able to pull the plug, lot of people would do it even parents and spouses for the money and then to move on no matter what the condition. A dcotor is neutral and has knowledge about the severity of the situation so I would give him the final decision   

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Ultimately a person's spouse should be able to make that decision for them.  My wife knows me better than any other person, including my parents.  She would understand my wants and wishes and she would make the best decision for what I want if I can't communicate my needs.  I'd trust her and I picked her.  A person can't pick their parents but they do pick their wife or husband.

And we talked about it anyway.  That's a normal discussion for married people and they should have that covered early in the relationship.  Since relationships evolve and morph, they should update their spouses on what they want.  We certainly do.
Ultimately a person's spouse should be able to make that decision for them.  My wife knows me better than any other person, including my parents.  She would understand my wants and wishes and she would make the best decision for what I want if I can't communicate my needs.  I'd trust her and I picked her.  A person can't pick their parents but they do pick their wife or husband.

And we talked about it anyway.  That's a normal discussion for married people and they should have that covered early in the relationship.  Since relationships evolve and morph, they should update their spouses on what they want.  We certainly do.

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Thats actually a difficult question, and to be honest, it would be better if very few years a person had to tell the state what they would want. maybe every time the country does a census or something all people over 16 have to answer some questions like do they approve of transfusions, transplants, who they want to get the say over pulling the plug etc.
Without that, or without the person having a written statement as to their wishes, its hard to say.
The first thought would be the partner of the individual concerned, however that should be challenged if its thought the wife is acting out of vested interest.

In the usa actually, you need medical insurance, so every time its renewed you should have to answer these questions.
That wouldnt work in the uk since there is no sign up scheme though.
Thats actually a difficult question, and to be honest, it would be better if very few years a person had to tell the state what they would want. maybe every time the country does a census or something all people over 16 have to answer some questions like do they approve of transfusions, transplants, who they want to get the say over pulling the plug etc.
Without that, or without the person having a written statement as to their wishes, its hard to say.
The first thought would be the partner of the individual concerned, however that should be challenged if its thought the wife is acting out of vested interest.

In the usa actually, you need medical insurance, so every time its renewed you should have to answer these questions.
That wouldnt work in the uk since there is no sign up scheme though.

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I don't believe the tube should be pulled, but regardless, this question is a no brainier.

The spouse should have the right to decide. The person in the come has CHOSEN this person to be their partner in life. They have left their parents to live with this person. Unless there is some proof that the couple was having very serious problems and there may be some hatred between them, it's up to the spouse, we call them our "better half" as a joke, but there is a reason for that. They almost become half of who we are.


I don't believe the tube should be pulled, but regardless, this question is a no brainier.

The spouse should have the right to decide. The person in the come has CHOSEN this person to be their partner in life. They have left their parents to live with this person. Unless there is some proof that the couple was having very serious problems and there may be some hatred between them, it's up to the spouse, we call them our "better half" as a joke, but there is a reason for that. They almost become half of who we are.



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