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Letter to the Editor for Monday, January 14, 2008
Manitoba Hospital Ready to Pull Plug on 'Awake' Patient
Dear Editor,
This letter is in regard to the case of Samuel Golubchuk, an 84 year old man in Winnipeg who's doctors wish to remove his food, fluids and respirator and who's family are honouring Samuel's wishes to have it continued.
As every day passes, Samuel continues to improve, he is now "awake" but the hospital continues to insist that they have the right to pull the plug. In other words, "Futile Care Theory" has gone wild in Manitoba.
The Golubchuk family have faced incredible legal expenses in their attempt to protect the life of their father, Samuel. This is simply a ridiculous part of this story. Most families would not have been able or willing to pay the legal expenses. If you are willing or able to help with the legal expenses please contact the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition at: 1-877-439-3348 or info@epcc.ca
It appears that the hospital is continuing to fight the case based on the possible legal precedents that could be set if the family were to win. It is very distressing that a hospital would battle a family and threaten the life of a person for the reason of maintaining legal precedent.
Please consider sending a letter, fax or email to the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg and demand that they not remove the respirator and the food and fluids from Samuel Golubchuk until his family agrees that he has stopped benefitting from its continuation.
The Salvation Army Grace Hospital
Ms. Gwen Greig
300 Booth Dr.
Winnipeg MB R3J 3M7
email: pr@ggh.mb.ca
Fax: 204-837-0545
Sincerely,
Alex Schadenberg
London, Ontario
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