"I understand that on some level. And Sara has been very clear on her stance on the issue," he said wryly. "But ultimately it's my choice to make. If things were different, I'd hire a nurse and I'd allow you to pump me full of antifreeze if that's what you thought would be helpful.
But my health is at a point where if this continues I can no longer take care of myself, and it isn't an issue of trust, it's an issue of...
I won't allow her to watch me... deteriorate, to that point. I won't have her changing my bedpan.
Whatever you think is best, I will follow. I trust your medical advice. But I need, this, to be taken into consideration. If after the tests you think I'm going to need to continue with this aggressive of a treatment, and we can't find a solution to my issues, we'll need to discuss an alternate arrangement," he said rather ominously.
Re: The Waiting Room - Friday 1/13/06
"I understand that on some level. And Sara has been very clear on her stance on the issue," he said wryly. "But ultimately it's my choice to make. If things were different, I'd hire a nurse and I'd allow you to pump me full of antifreeze if that's what you thought would be helpful.
But my health is at a point where if this continues I can no longer take care of myself, and it isn't an issue of trust, it's an issue of...
I won't allow her to watch me... deteriorate, to that point. I won't have her changing my bedpan.
Whatever you think is best, I will follow. I trust your medical advice. But I need, this, to be taken into consideration. If after the tests you think I'm going to need to continue with this aggressive of a treatment, and we can't find a solution to my issues, we'll need to discuss an alternate arrangement," he said rather ominously.