I'm a Nurse, working in a Nursing home.

A lovely lady, who had lived in the home for many years, gradually became more unwell and in november she lost the ability to swallow.

Due to a range of other health/medical issues it was not possible to give her food or fluids by artificial means.
This was shocking to her family & carers, and we were all extremely concerned as to whether she would be in pain or distress.

She wasn't.

Not a representative sample I'm sure, but a powerful personal experience.

I only know what has been reported about Terry's situation. I'm sure that as she is in a deep coma she would not in in pain or distress should fluids be withdrawn.


I fully agree with Robomatic about increasing the use of advance directives/ living wills.

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