Thanks Fp for that story.... it is quite touching.
The main reason i posted this is that i have trouble knowing where to stand on this issue. I am an Optometrist and i see people every day not taking care of their eyes. While I know that life/death is on a different scale than sight... it is still extremely important to people. Often i want to force treatment on someone that is non-compliant, however I have no authority to do so. I respect the individual right to choose, as i think that is a fundamental part of why human beings are so successful.. especially here in Canada.
To me diabetics who do not control their diets, or take the medications properly, can be used as a good comparison. They are slowly losing their sight, kidney function, and heart function, but they refuse to seek help. I liken this to slow-suicide... not controlling diabetes is certain death (much like Cancer).
I ask everyone this question?? Your diabetic child refuses to take their insulin, would you say no more treatment because they are tired of the diet control/needles ?? You know that it is certain death for them not to seek the treatment... now would the government step in????? (i know the Chemo is not 100% successful, but neither is insulin without proper diet control)
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