In today's society, how children deal with the medical problems of their parents with cancer often involves multiple considerations such as emotional, moral and practical. Recently, Erica a post-80s daughter in Shanghai sent her cancer-stricken father to a hospice ward, an act that sparked widespread controversy. She chose to let her father have peace and comfort in the last stages of his life, but this decision was puzzled and blamed by her relatives around her.
Erika's experience evokes an unavoidable social phenomenon: when a loved one is terminally ill, how do we weigh the practical significance of ** and the quality of life of the patient?Do you try all kinds of **, or let the patient spend their last days in as comfortable and ** bitter as possible?
First, let's take a look at Erika's options. She allowed her father to spend his last days in a hospice unit, where there was no pain, no anxiety, just as comfortable and serene as possible. For Erika, this may be what she thinks is the best way to treat her father, because there is little hope for ** and his father's quality of life has been severely reduced. Her choice may have been more in consideration of her father's emotional needs and dignity of life.
However, this decision was opposed by relatives. They thought Erika was unfilial and betrayed her father. In their opinion, doing everything possible is the best respect for their father. This notion reflects the general attitude of society towards cancer: even if it is hopeless, try all possible means.
However, is such a ** really beneficial to the patient?For patients with advanced cancer, chemotherapy and surgery may no longer prolong their lives, but can cause great pain and stress. Hospice care, on the other hand, is a people-centered medical concept that focuses on the quality of life and psychological needs of patients. In hospice care, patients receive comprehensive physical and mental care, including pain control, psychological counseling, and social support. This may improve the quality of life and dignity of patients more than medical treatment alone.
In addition, end-of-life care does not mean giving up**. It is an integrated medical model that aims to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Hospice care does not exclude the positive**, but it focuses more on the patient's overall needs and quality of life. For those who are no longer able to, end-of-life care is a more humane and dignified way of care.
On this issue, we should understand and support Erika's choice more. Her decision was not easy, but it was based on deep love for her father and respect for life. We cannot blame her simply because her choices are not conventional. After all, in the face of such a major event as life and death, every family has the right to choose what they think is best.
At the same time, we should also reflect on the society's perception of cancer**. Are we putting too much emphasis on thoroughness and success?Should more attention be paid to the quality and dignity of patients?In the future development of medical treatment, we should explore a more humane and respectful way of life. So that every patient can receive the care and support they deserve at the end of their lives.
Overall, Erika's choice allows us to see another possibility for treating cancer patients. While the controversy continues, we should take this as an opportunity to re-examine our medical philosophy and society's attitude towards life and death. Let's work together to provide more humane medical care for each patient, so that their lives can be treated with the respect and care they deserve in the final stages of their lives.