We are facing the doctors wanting to make a best interests decision about my sister in regards stopping nutrition. Has anyone else been through this please.
Sue from Wales
Sue I am sorry you have been put in this position. I went through a similar situation 3 years ago when my farther had a massive stroke. The best advice I can give you is to just do what you think is right, because it probably is. While my farther did not have an advance directive he had said he didn’t want to be “Hooked up to machines and be a vegetable” this provided guidance as to his wishes. What ever decision you make understand you will question it later but come to realize it was the correct answer for your loved one.
I agree with Wizard. Go with what you know is right – and listen to the doctors in charge of her care because they aren’t as emotionally invested as you are, they are seeing things more clearly than you ever can.
It’s a terrible situation to be in but you have to do what’s best for your sister. Really, is your sister even still there? That’s something else to carefully consider. She may already be gone.
My thoughts are with you and yours…
azurelle
Thank you. I did not see the reply from wizard, but we had a family meeting, and decided to act in her best interests, rather than ours, and let her go. And yes, we lost her character and personality 18 months ago , so we are enabling her body, mind and soul to rejoin.
Thanks for the support
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I can’t imagine a more difficult decision. Know that she is at peace. Ida