Here is an article written by Ms. Ammu Joseph- Independent journalist and author
Does Jyoti Basu deserve what he is being put through at age 95? Are the medical professionals responsible for his well-being at this stage of life doing him a favour with their interventionist approach? Invasive tests were still being conducted despite concern about the impact of “needle-pushing” on the veteran politician’s now-frail body.
A few days ago a specialists’ panel being consulted on the case reportedly admitted that Basu’s age was against him. It is interesting, in this context, that the team of consultants does not seem to include a palliative care specialist. Unfortunately the concept of palliative care is still not widely known, understood or accepted in this country .If the medical profession as a whole does not appear willing to acknowledge it as a legitimate and increasingly relevant discipline, the general public can hardly be faulted for harbouring misconceptions. Among these are the o
sibi
2010-01-18 04:22:59 pm
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arkive
2010-01-18 04:05:39 pm
Ammu Joseph
Posted On Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 07:32:46 PM
Does Jyoti Basu deserve what he is being put through at age 95? Are the medical professionals responsible for his well-being at this stage of life doing him a favour with their interventionist approach? Is it right that a man who conducted himself with supreme dignity throughout his long and remarkable career should have details of his bodily functions made public on a daily basis? Is this the way to honour a person who took the uncommon step of voluntarily stepping down as chief minister of Bengal on grounds of health nearly a decade ago, after an unprecedented 23 years in the position?
Recent press reports on Basu’s physical condition have referred to a plethora of health issues. Even coma was reportedly seen as a possibility. Yet the option of dialysis was just being “kept on hold”. And invasive tests were still being conducted despite concern about the impact of “needle-pushing” on the veteran politician’s
arkive
2010-01-18 03:24:26 pm
Hai Welcome all to IAPC Discussion forum. Here you can read, post and share your views.
I am putting a relevant topic here. An article written by the Independent journalist and writer Ms. Ammu joseph about the need of Palliative care in terminal care and in the care of the elderly in relation to the care given in the last days of the eminent leader Sri. Jyothi Basu. Please read and share your views
Nisha
Ammu Joseph
Posted On Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 07:32:46 PM
Does Jyoti Basu deserve what he is being put through at age 95? Are the medical professionals responsible for his well-being at this stage of life doing him a favour with their interventionist approach? Is it right that a man who conducted himself with supreme dignity throughout his long and remarkable career should have details of his bodily functions made public on a daily basis? Is this the way to honour a person who took the uncommon step of voluntarily stepping down as chief minister of Bengal on ground
