Recently in Germany one of my friends told me a true story. She is alternative practitioner and had a 74 years old client who was in the last stage of cancer. This woman was in hospital and there was not any hope for her anymore. She was just suffering from pain and her family and her son were praying that she would be able to leave this body soon and easily so that she can be relieved of this.
However she was connected to machines which kept her alive. She was also not conscious. The doctors did not want to switch off these machines and her son wanted to take her home but they did not let her go home because he would not be able to take care of her. Even though they knew that she would die, they wanted to keep her alive as long as possible. All family members were praying for her to be able to go in peace because she was suffering.
I heard from the family that it was not only this but that there was also some business interest, because as long as she was alive and in hospital the insurance would pay the bill. This was also the interest of the doctors and the hospital to keep her alive. Even those who really loved her like her son who could not see his mum suffering in pain were told that he could not take care of her. If he took her home they would not be able to write a bill.
Unfortunately this service for humanity of being a healer has also become a matter of business. When a doctor sees that you are privately insured there are tests made which are unnecessary and which raise the bill because the doctor knows that the insurance will pay. Doctors and healers had the status similar to God because they could bring peace into your life, save your life in difficult situations and cure whatever made life miserable but it also has become a question of business.
Today is Roger’s birthday and 1000 people came to celebrate his birthday with food. He had some health problems in the last days, too, but I know he will be fine. I wish him that he gets healthy soon and wish him a Happy Birthday!
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Hmmm, this is very sad.
Yes, it is very sad. It seems that the unconscious will suffer from Unconsciousness.
It changes things to be aware of this kind of tragedy. To notice it and become aware of it and to use it as a teacher is important.
So unnatural!
Give the woman a break. Let her go.
Wow, it really hurts to think of money being even a consideration when it comes to the death in someone’s family. These doctors are so detached from the emotions and pain for this family. I hope that this is a rare scenario.
I have a friend whose mom has been in a coma for several years. They don’t know if she will ever come out of it. His sisters all take turns caring for her every day, but he feels that she should be let go. It is a very difficult situation for him and his family, and I send all my love and light into their hearts in hopes of some kind of peaceful resolution.