Hospital rules should be changed ?

My grandfather has an ulcer on his leg and the skin is deteriorating, the skin is just falling off, he has bed saws on his back and butt he cant be touched without his skin tearing and screaming the hospital wont operate cause they think he will die on the table why cant they just put him to sleep and let him go peaceful he is 84 and had 4 turns in the last 2 weeks and they just are going to leave him to go in pain.

he also has alzheimer's and my dad has power of attorney

you should be discussing pain relief measures with his doctor and or nurses looking after him. also ask if he can be made comfortable by applying an air mattress to his bed and if regular pressure area care is being carried out. I am all for euthanasia but unfortunately it is not legal yet . Seriously discuss all issues with the CEO or DON of the hospital before you let your emotions get out of hand , there may be a lot you dont realize going on...good luck.

There's nothing they can do about it. Besides the right of final directive goes to your grandfather, and nobody else, unless he gave them power of attorney.

And even if he wanted to be put down, euthanasia is illegal in many states and most of Europe.

If you have a problem with this, well, time to take up the pen and write to your congressperson.

that is very sad to hear but unfortunately assisted suicide is illegal almost everywhere, i heard there is one state where it is legal but i don't know which one it is, sorry.

Why cant he be made more comfortable? Could someone ask to speak to his PCP & express how you feel about the discomfort Grandpap is in? I know how helpless it feels to just sit & watch that. Im sure God will be mercyfull. Pray for him. Ill pray for you & Dad. Stay with him & tell him your there. Good luck. Hang in there.

People can't just be euthanized like a stray animal.

There is what is called a Do Not Resuscitate order. That basically means that extreme medical interventio (such as CPR) would be witheld should your grandfather go into arrest (stops breathing or his heart stops).

There is also something called a Medical Directive. This states what a person does or does not want in the event they become unable to make their own medical decisions.

Since your father has power of attorney, it is ultimately his decision to continue care or not. There may be reasons you are not aware of as to why your grandfather is still receiving supportive care. Talk to your parents.

EMT

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