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Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. U.S. On Vacation returns 11/08/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 9.81 Timeliness 9.97 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 99	I have a master's degree in bioethics which inlcudes medical and research ethics. In addition to a law degree, I have a doctorate of philosophy in comparative ethics involving medicine, law and business. I also am an <B>Adjunct Professor</B> at a medical school.<BR><BR>I can answer questions related to the ethics of withholding, instituting or withdrawal of life support.<BR><BR>For more information, you may visit my website at <a href="http://www.expertethics.com/">WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM</a><BR><BR>
Margot RN BScN CGN Canada On Vacation returns 11/08/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.86 Timeliness 9.85 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 402	I nursed my own Mother and Grandmother at home when they were dying so I have personal experience with the emotions involved. I have also spent the last 15+ years as a Registered Nurse caring for The Elderly and Terminally Ill and it has brought me great satisfaction. I am willing to answer any questions I can.

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Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 11/08/2009

I have a master's degree in bioethics which inlcudes medical and research ethics. In addition to a law degree, I have a doctorate of philosophy in comparative ethics involving medicine, law and business. I also am an Adjunct Professor at a medical school. I can answer questions related to the ethics of withholding, instituting or withdrawal of life support. For more information, you may visit my website at <a href="http://www.expertethics.com/">WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM</a>

Margot RN BScN CGN

Canada

On Vacation
returns 11/08/2009

I nursed my own Mother and Grandmother at home when they were dying so I have personal experience with the emotions involved. I have also spent the last 15+ years as a Registered Nurse caring for The Elderly and Terminally Ill and it has brought me great satisfaction. I am willing to answer any questions I can.

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2009-10-28 death:

Hello Pennie, I am sorry to read about your Grandmother. Generally someone in hospice has been assessed to have less than three months to live but if she's not opening her eyes or eating than obviously

2009-10-26 My Grandmother:

Hi Lisa and thanks for writing, It sounds like your Grandmother is showing signs of slowing down and that's what the nurses and your sister are commenting on, but it certainly doesn’t mean you need

2009-10-19 Bone Cancer:

Hi Melissa and thanks for writing, You’re right that no one can guess “how long”, really her oncologist would be the best person to give an accurate prognosis. I can suggest that if she makes Thanksgiving

2009-10-12 metastatic colon cancer:

Hello Irene, I am so sorry to read about your ordeal, how very sad for both of you! “End of life” care is recommended when it’s felt a person will not live more than three months, and from what you’ve

2009-10-04 My father dealing with Prostate cancer:

Hi Tanesha and thanks for writing, My advice is to go now if it's important for you to say "goodbye" so you'll feel you did what you could, but in all honesty if he's not aware of his surroundings (as

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