Doctor, please help me euthanize my mother!
In the hallway of an infectious disease hospital in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, a man begs for a doctor.
The doctor finally agreed, but afterwards he said that he regretted the decision very much and would not do it again even if he was paid 1 million.
Voluntary request for "euthanasia".
It was October 1984 in October 1984, but this day was destined to be the most memorable day of his life.
The sudden sound of * broke the silence, and the little sister sent the news of her mother's danger through the ** line.
* As soon as he hung up, Wang Mingcheng was anxious, full of anxiety and helplessness, he immediately packed his bags and hurried to his hometown.
As soon as he entered the house, he saw his mother Xia Suwen lying on the bed with a haggard face, which made him feel a lot of emotion in his heart.
Many years ago, Xia Suwen was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, and in order not to increase the burden on her children, she has been hiding her condition.
It wasn't until his mother's condition deteriorated to the point that he could no longer hide it that Wang Mingcheng learned the truth. Feeling deeply guilty and guilty, he decided to quit his job in the field and return to his mother to take care of her.
They went to the Hanzhong Infectious Disease Hospital in search of a more effective **, and it was here that they met Pu Liansheng, the doctor in charge of **.
Although Dr. Pu is proficient in medicine, he understands that not all diseases can be obtained**.
Xia Suwen's condition has not improved, her physical condition is getting worse day by day, her abdomen begins to swell and pain, her lower limbs also begin to swell, and she can't even take care of herself.
At the worst of times, even the smell of food made her unbearable, and she would be nauseous to the point of wanting to vomit when she smelled it.
Xia Suwen's condition suddenly and dramatically deteriorated in the summer of 1986, and the severe pain was unbearable for her.
She was in despair, struggling in her hospital bed, even slamming her head against the iron railing, and her heart-rending wails could be heard throughout the ward building.
Wang Mingcheng's heart is like a knife, and he longs to be able to share this pain for his mother.
Xia Suwen made a heartbreaking request in the confusion of pain, and she hoped that the children could help her end this endless pain.
Wang Mingcheng could not accept this request because euthanasia is not legal in our country. But as a son, he couldn't stand watching his mother in such pain.
After some inner struggle, he finally mustered up the courage to go to the attending doctor, Pu Liansheng, hoping to get the help he needed.
Dr. Pu understands that his responsibility is to abide by the law and the professional ethics of doctors, so he cannot violate the law and ethics, although he understands Wang's feelings. In the face of Wang Mingcheng's request, this was the only choice he could make.
In the end, he decided not to accept Wang Mingcheng's request.
Euthanasia refers to the practice of terminating a life through medical means or voluntary acts in the case of unavoidable illness or extreme suffering.
Euthanasia has always been a controversial issue, involving many ethical, legal and medical issues.
Many proponents argue that euthanasia provides a dignified way for those who are seriously ill or unable to endure pain.
They believe that the right to end their lives is a tolerant and humane option for those whose quality of life is severely reduced and whose suffering is unbearable.
There are those who oppose euthanasia, questioning its ethical and legal rationality, and fearing that its legalization could trigger a slippery slope effect that could lead to abuse.
They also worry that euthanasia could be a heavy moral burden for doctors and families, as well as legal disputes.
In some countries, euthanasia has been legalized and severely restricted, and only people with eligible serious illnesses can apply for euthanasia.
They must go through a rigorous vetting and evaluation process to ensure that their choice is voluntary and based on unbearable suffering.
In China, despite calls for the legalization of euthanasia, the issue still faces many challenges due to China's large population and complex management, and euthanasia has not yet been legalized.
In addition, influenced by cultural and moral ideas, many people also have an opposing or skeptical attitude towards it.
The legalization of euthanasia has been controversial worldwide, and countries and regions have different laws and moral guidelines, so attitudes and acceptance of euthanasia also vary.
Although some countries have passed laws to legalize euthanasia, others are still having in-depth discussions on it.
Sign the contract. Early in the morning, Pu Liansheng was engrossed in his work, when he suddenly heard a sharp knock on the office door, interrupting his thoughts.
He opened the door and found Wang Mingcheng standing anxiously waiting outside the door, and immediately realized that Wang Mingcheng must have something to say.
Doctor, I beg you to lend a hand, my mother is in unbearable pain, and my only wish is that she can leave this world in peace. Wang Mingcheng's anxious expression fully revealed the fluctuations in his heart.
Although he understood Wang Mingcheng's suffering, Pu Liansheng still chose to refuse.
Wang Mingcheng did not give up, he always insisted on talking to Pu Liansheng, and whenever he had free time, he would keep coming to ask for it.
Pu Liansheng was finally moved by this persistence, which caused his inner defense to gradually loosen.
It is possible to think about helping you, but we have to sign an agreement. Pu Liansheng made a compromise and put forward his own conditions.
Without hesitation, Wang Mingcheng agreed. Together with his sister, he drew up an agreement in which he promised that he would bear all the consequences and that Pu Liansheng had nothing to do with him. Pu Liansheng looked at the agreement and finally made a difficult decision.
After careful consideration, Pu Liansheng decided to use a compound hibernation prescription to soothe the patient to pass away peacefully in his sleep. He clearly stated on the prescription that "the patient's family requested euthanasia" and asked Wang Mingcheng to sign it.
However, the governor expressed strong opposition to this prescription.
We must not give this drug to patients at will, she firmly expressed her position.
Pu Liansheng felt helpless, so he had to turn to Cai, a recent intern, to explain the situation to her in detail and ask for her help.
Cai, an intern who had just stepped into the workplace, finally decided to inject Xia Suwen with drugs according to Pu Liansheng's request when facing the pressure of reality.
Xia Suwen gradually lost consciousness, she finally saw her son, and then left this world peacefully. At 5 a.m. on June 29, 1986, Xia Suwen closed his eyes forever.
Caught. The peace of Wang's family was suddenly shattered by a tragedy in July 1986.
Wang Mingcheng's two sisters believed that their mother's unfortunate death was caused by the hospital's negligence, so they decided to ask the hospital for medical expenses and funeral expenses.
However, the hospital firmly rejected their request, claiming that there was no fault in the process.
Wang Mingcheng's sisters angrily decided to take legal action and charged the attending doctor, Pu Liansheng, with intentional homicide, showing strong dissatisfaction with the hospital's refusal.
Pu Liansheng did not expect such an unexpected incident at all, and Wang Mingcheng and his sister Wang Xiaolin were also involved in this dispute, and the situation became more complicated.
As the investigation deepened, Pu Liansheng, Wang Mingcheng and Wang Xiaolin were arrested.
After a long wait and interrogation, Pu Liansheng insisted on his innocence, claiming that there was no grudge with the patient, let alone accepting bribes, so he believed that he could clear his grievances in court.
The 492 days spent in the detention center were undoubtedly a torturous time for Pu Liansheng.
In April 1991, after a lengthy judicial process, Pu Liansheng and Wang Mingcheng were finally acquitted.
However, despite this, this result was not recognized by the prosecution and they appealed. After a year, the Hanzhong Municipal Court finally issued a final judgment upholding the original ruling, and Pu Liansheng and Wang Mingcheng were finally proven innocent.
How's it going? Pu Liansheng now looks back on the past and feels a lot of emotion in his heart.
He once ruined his career and went to prison because of a momentary misjudgment.
He was in the first period of career development, but that time's negligence left him with eternal pain in his heart.
Pu Liansheng's life did not change for the better after he was released from prison. Working in the hospital became more and more difficult, his colleagues alienated him, and his leaders harshly criticized him, which forced him to face tremendous psychological pressure.
It is a pity that this former attending physician is now in such a situation.
Although Pu Liansheng has experienced many difficulties, his position on "euthanasia" has not changed. In his opinion, if the pain of the patient at the end of life can be alleviated, then "euthanasia" is undoubtedly a way to die with dignity and happiness.
In addition to this, he raises a sobering question: should we also pay attention to the value and dignity of individual life near the end of life when eugenics already exists in society?
Wang Mingcheng also agrees with this view, believing that it represents love and respect for his mother.
Wang Mingcheng's life was not all smooth sailing, and after he was released from prison, he faced the dilemma of losing his job and had to work on a construction site in order to support his family's expenses.
His long period of exertion led to the onset of stomach cancer, and after the operation, his stomach was removed by three-quarters, but the expensive ** cost made his family worse.
Under the torture of illness, Wang Mingcheng once again expressed his wish to end this endless pain through euthanasia.
However, his wife was adamantly opposed, believing that Wang Mingcheng would have to live even if she gave everything.
Wang Mingcheng gradually gave up the idea of euthanasia and began to accept **, although his condition was still deteriorating, thanks to his wife's unwavering support.
In the end, Wang Mingcheng passed away in the struggle with illness, leaving his family with endless sadness and longing.
Mui Ne Island. Mina, an ordinary woman, used to have a decent job, but fate played a cruel joke on her.
Doctors diagnosed her with a rare form of multiple system atrophy, a disease that gradually erodes multiple systems in the body, including the nervous system, muscular system, and digestive system.
The end of her life has almost been pronounced by the existence of this disease, because to date, the medical community has not found a cure for this disease.
Even after such a huge setback, Mina Kojima still showed the quality of tenacity. She voluntarily left her job and devoted herself to working in a welfare home, becoming a caregiver to help people in need with practical actions.
As time passed, her symptoms progressively worsened, making even the most basic movements difficult, and she even found herself unable to hold a cotton swab steadily, which was undoubtedly a huge blow for a once vigorous person.
Mina Kojima made a difficult choice in this situation - she decided to choose euthanasia.
She applied to a euthanasia facility in Sweden, hoping to end her life while she was still able to make her own choice.
Her application was approved, and she and her two sisters set off for Sweden.
In Sweden, doctors reconfirmed Mina Kojima's decision, and although her facial expressions were out of control, she remained adamant that she wanted to end her life as a way to get rid of the disease.
After the rewrite: Although Mina Kojima's facial expressions have spiraled out of control and doctors have reconfirmed her decision in Sweden, she remains adamant that she wants to end her life to get rid of the torment of the disease.
The doctor explained to her in detail the steps of euthanasia and told her that she could be discontinued at any time, and Mina Kojima agreed without hesitation.
In the last moments, Mina Kojima expresses her gratitude affectionately to her sisters.
She said she was very happy to have them by her side.
Then, she flipped the switch of the drug and started the euthanasia procedure, and in just four minutes, the drug was slowly injected into her body, soothing her life.
I think in other words.
In the face of illness and death, their stories make us ponder: should we face it bravely or run away from it?
Everyone has their own answers, and for some, the decision to end their lives and put them in their own hands may be both a kind of bravery and a kind of helplessness.
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