8/3/2019 Interview With Mom and Dad

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Interview with Jhoanna Zabat Uy, RN.

Summary:

Since euthanasia is under the medical field I tried to scout for opinions of those in the same field.

I asked my mother to grant me an interview with her. So I asked her what her thoughts are about

euthanasia. She said that as a nurse, they were supposed to be against it, its part of their oath to do

everything they can to prolong the life of the patient. But then contrary to their oath, she is pro-

euthanasia. It would be easier on the part of the sick to be just done with it, she said. She continued by

saying that it is also more practical, it would be pointless to spend money on hopeless cases. Hopeless

cases means that they dont have a choice, the patient is living through life support and not even talking.

In the end it still should be the choice of the patient. Lastly, I asked her about legalizing euthanasia and

she was all for it.

Reaction:

I agree with her on the point that it is practical not to spend money on hopeless cases. It

strengthened my stand on legalizing euthanasia. It may not be for all, but it promotes a choice. It is good

to know that if the situation presents itself, choices are available. In the end it should still be the choice

of the patient. She said. Yes, but what if the patient cant decide for himself or herself?

8/3/2019 Interview With Mom and Dad

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Interview with Engr. Theodore Lustre Uy, Jr., RN

Summary:

It all depends on the patients resources. When I asked my father his opinion on euthanasia that

was his answer. He continued by saying that if he was one of the immediate family of the patient and he

was rich, even if the patient wants to die, he would still convince the patient to fight for his life. But if he

didnt have enough money and the patient wants to rest, of course he cant do anything about it, hed just

have to let go. Just like the Marcoss he said, they wanted Ferdinand Marcos to be buried in the Heroes

Cemetery that is why they maintain a mausoleum instead of burying him in Ilocos. Do you think if they

didnt have money they would maintain that? Of course not! So I asked him, what his final opinion was

on euthanasia, and he says that it really depends on the situation. But I think the following text implies

that he is inclined to being anti-euthanasia. He said that deciding for those patients who cant talk to be

mercifully killed can stay on your conscience forever. It can degrade your value for morality, and what if

there is a miracle? But sometimes we cant wait for a miracle, especially if were out of money. Thats his

take on euthanasia. About legalizing euthanasia, he was in support of it, since he wanted the choice to be

available for everyone.

Reaction:

He didnt exactly have a stand when it comes to euthanasia, but the insights he shared were good,

it actually made me rethink my stand on euthanasia. I thought that it would be easier for the patient if the

pain would be cut off. Ultimately for me, the patient should decide. But what if he cant speak or think for

himself or herself anymore, before I said that the patients family should decide, I didnt think about their

conscience. It would be hard to live life knowing they ended someone elses. But then, the family should

support those who are still living and have a chance at life.