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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had the opposite experience of many people here- we found that some of the nurses were way too interventionist, forcing nutrition into my FIL when he was refusing food and was clearly ready to go.

[b]I can’t stand these people that want to keep people alive whatever the cost and however low their quality of life. When my time comes I pray for a quick and merciful death[/b].[/quote]

Completely agree with this!  Quality of life needs to be a bigger emphasis than safety and longevity.[/quote]

THIS.  Waiting for my dad to pass was agonizing for me (he was in an in-house hospice facility and we had great care there, but perhaps because my sister and I were in our 20s, they were more compassionate towards us), and while I don't think he was having any pain, it truly was awful, just feeling like I was waiting.  This experience, and the things I've witnessed from being an ICU nurse, I've decided if I am ever a burden to my loved ones, I want out, and I want out quick.  If I'm completely lucid but someone has to wipe my butt, I'm out.  [/quote]

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