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show first aired April 28, 2005
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This week on The Health Show: Bob Barrett talks with the author of "Nursing Against the Odds," we'll get some legal advice on making end of life plans, and hear about one man's choice to let his father go.listen to the entire show in RealAudio 25:00
Nursing against the odds
Long hours, comparatively low pay, a perception from the general public that you're less important than you really are. These are some of the most common complaints that nurses have about their profession. Many experienced professionals are leaving nursing, which has led to a widespread nursing shortage in the US. Journalist Suzanne Gordon is an expert on nursing issues. The Health Show's Bob Barrett talked with her recently about her latest book, "Nursing Against the Odds."
Making legal prepartions for the end
The Terry Schiavo case has made people think about the importance of making legal preparations for the end of life. Howard Krooks is chairman of the New York State Bar Association's elder law section and managing partner for the law firm of Littman Krooks in New York City and White Plains. The New York State Bar Association has made living wills and healthcare proxy forms available through their web site and many thousands have responded. Elder law is Krooks’ speciality, but as demonstrated by the Schiavo case, the elderly are certainly not the only ones who should be thinking about a living will. The Health Show's Jim Horne spoke with Howard Krooks about legal preparation for the end of life.
Letting go
The legal questions surrounding end-of-life issues do not end with a living will. During next term in October, the Supreme Court of the United States will be considering Oregon's legalization of assisted suicide for the terminally ill, a practice opposed by the federal Department of Justice. Lonny Shavelson, a physician, journalist and author, has this commentary.
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» Lonny Shavelson is the author of "A Chosen Death: The Dying Confront Assisted Suicide," which was published in 1995 by Simon & Schuster.
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