I appreciate your reply, Giordano. Another survivor among the others who have posted. Yes, this question-and-answer session has something to do with me. Gratefully, CC
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Do you or yours have heart disease?
by compound complex inwe are growing older and have developed illnesses we never imagined would touch us.
if you (or a family member or acquaintance) have been diagnosed with heart disease .
1) what was your reaction to the diagnosis?
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Do you or yours have heart disease?
by compound complex inwe are growing older and have developed illnesses we never imagined would touch us.
if you (or a family member or acquaintance) have been diagnosed with heart disease .
1) what was your reaction to the diagnosis?
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You're a survivor, prologos! Thanks so much for your story. CC
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Do you or yours have heart disease?
by compound complex inwe are growing older and have developed illnesses we never imagined would touch us.
if you (or a family member or acquaintance) have been diagnosed with heart disease .
1) what was your reaction to the diagnosis?
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Thank you, friends, for your helpful comments. Paragraphing not working for OP. Maybe now? CC
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Do you or yours have heart disease?
by compound complex inwe are growing older and have developed illnesses we never imagined would touch us.
if you (or a family member or acquaintance) have been diagnosed with heart disease .
1) what was your reaction to the diagnosis?
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Greetings: We are growing older and have developed illnesses we never imagined would touch us. If you (or a family member or acquaintance) have been diagnosed with heart disease . . . 1) What was your reaction to the diagnosis? 2) Have you gotten another opinion? 3) Did you feel rushed into proposed tests and treatment? 4) Have you sought alternative therapy? 5) Other thoughts or experiences? I am very grateful for any information you might wish to share. CoCo du Coeur
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Blood Transfusion: Christian Scientist youth
by compound complex injayne halliburton turned 18 one month ago, just prior to her most recent hospitalization.
she has been in and out of shady grove hospital for most of her adolescence because of a uterus problem that causes considerable bleeding.
jayne is a member of the christian science faith.
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SO important, rip.
Thank you!
CoCo
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Blood Transfusion: Christian Scientist youth
by compound complex injayne halliburton turned 18 one month ago, just prior to her most recent hospitalization.
she has been in and out of shady grove hospital for most of her adolescence because of a uterus problem that causes considerable bleeding.
jayne is a member of the christian science faith.
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How well all of us here know, cantleave.
Apart from this issue of permitting/denying blood treatment, the rights of patients in refusing medical treatment and tests in general is a vast subject. Below is information that is helpful to me as I deal with health matters:
As a matter of ethics and the law, adults who understand the consequences of their choices may decline any and all medical tests and treatments, even life-saving treatments. In part, this consensus emerged as a reaction against paternalistic medicine, in which physicians made the final decisions about treatment for patients. As a matter of respecting the importance of choice, contemporary medical ethics counsels against imposed tests and treatments. Adult patient are usually better situated than healthcare professionals - who may not know them well at all - to understand what medical tests and treatments mean in their lives. For similar reasons, the law treats unwanted treatment as battery, a kind of wrongful touching. http://www.uic.edu/depts/mcam/ethics/refusal.htm
Your post is appreciated.
CoCo
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Blood Transfusion: Christian Scientist youth
by compound complex injayne halliburton turned 18 one month ago, just prior to her most recent hospitalization.
she has been in and out of shady grove hospital for most of her adolescence because of a uterus problem that causes considerable bleeding.
jayne is a member of the christian science faith.
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You're right, smiddy -- not an easy fix. Thanks for reply.
CC
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Blood Transfusion: Christian Scientist youth
by compound complex injayne halliburton turned 18 one month ago, just prior to her most recent hospitalization.
she has been in and out of shady grove hospital for most of her adolescence because of a uterus problem that causes considerable bleeding.
jayne is a member of the christian science faith.
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Thanks, QB, for your response!
CC
Followers of two Christian religions - Jehovah's Witnesses and Christian Scientists - plus a few other non-affiliated churches in different parts of the United States - may be willing to undergo some forms of treatment, but restrict or deny other forms based on their religious beliefs. Each offers clear guidelines for making that determination.
Adults may rely on their church affiliation and its tenets to refuse treatment for themselves if they choose. However, they have less legal standing when it comes to making those choices for their children. Several court cases regarding children with different diseases and medical needs have addressed the legality of refusing treatment based on religious reasons, with varying outcomes.
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Blood Transfusion: Christian Scientist youth
by compound complex injayne halliburton turned 18 one month ago, just prior to her most recent hospitalization.
she has been in and out of shady grove hospital for most of her adolescence because of a uterus problem that causes considerable bleeding.
jayne is a member of the christian science faith.
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Jayne Halliburton turned 18 one month ago, just prior to her most recent hospitalization. She has been in and out of Shady Grove Hospital for most of her adolescence because of a uterus problem that causes considerable bleeding. Jayne is a member of the Christian Science faith. Christian Scientists reject the view that diseases are ‘real' and they turn to prayer in order to remedy errors of thought and belief that lead to the appearance of ‘disease.' The doctors in the hospital know Jayne well because of her prior hospitalizations, and at this point again they believe that she requires surgery.
Jayne's mother has objected to the treatment her daughter has received in the past. But the hospital petitioned the court to transfuse Jayne against her will. The courts have always agreed that physicians may carry out life-saving treatment on a minor.
As a matter of law, however, Jayne is now an adult. When approached about a transfusion this time, she says that she does not want to go against her religion. Her mother, who is almost always in the hospital room with Jayne, agrees. They both understand that Jayne might die if she does not receive treatment, but the mother insists that it would be better to die than to violate Scripture.
One morning, a physician talks to Jayne while her mother is out of the room. He asks Jayne if it's really her desire to decline treatment. In her answer, Jayne seems a little hesitant and says maybe she could accept it. The doctor says he will check with her a little later. When he does, Jayne's mother is present again, and Jayne says that she does not want treatment, "no matter what." Her mother nods in agreement.
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Beards....Do What Your Told! The WT Owns You, You Disobedient, Spiritually Immature, Publisher!
by allyouneedislove inwas talking to an elder about beards.
he said that at bethel, only black and hispanic brothers can have mustaches (any actual facts supporting this decision?).
he mentioned that we don't want to stumble anyone so that they won't hear our message.
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http://www.examiner.com/article/jesus-look-a-like-nathan-grindal-escorted-from-dart-tournament
I have been warmly welcomed . . .
CoCo de la Barbe