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We are now seeing the cloning of humans, mixtures of human and animal embryos, embryonic stem cell research (which makes and then destroys human embryos), the destruction of "extra" frozen IVF human embryos, and the sale of human fetal body parts, all presented by the media in very desensitizing ways. 

We must recognize that every abortion and every embryo produced and destroyed for "research" causes the death of a living, defenseless human being, if allowed to develop in an uninterrupted way.

Every one of these could be our neighbor, relative, or friend. Would we want someone we know to be treated this way? Why do we then allow it to happen just because we haven't met these little ones? Dignity is due to every human life from fertilization through the moment of natural death.

-- Michael Lathem, M.D. 

 
Palliative Care Statement PDF Print E-mail

Palliative care is aimed at the relief of suffering and improving the quality of life for persons who are living with or dying from advanced illness or are bereaved.

It affirms life and regards dying as a normal process.

It neither hastens nor postpones death.

It provides relief from pain and other distressing symptoms.

It integrates the psychological and spiritual aspects of patient care.

It offers a support system to help patients live as actively as possible until death.

It offers a support system to help the family cope during the patient's illness and their own bereavement.  

[Canadian Palliative Care Association  www.cpca.net; http://www.physiciansforlife.ca/pallcare.html]

 
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