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.