Being There

This paper was written very well. I feel it gave good arguments for both sides, showing equal weight in important points. Yes, most people would probably like to be there when their relative is potentially dying. But no, I agree with the doctors in that most people are probably not ready to see the procedures that go on to try and recessitate their loved ones. There are always going to be people who think the doctors didn't do all in their power to bring them back and possibly sue for malpractice. I can fully see how this could put pressure on the doctors when performing because they have to look at someone, going through the full emotional spectrum of losing someone they love. This, in comparsion to, just working and going by the numbers (pulse, blood pressure, vitals etc.) would be an added stress. Now to vouch for the people who want to be there, myself included. A lot of us that are reading this are probably fully prepared to witness the whole procedure of recessitation because we are educated in the aspect of science and medicine (some of us). So taking the gruesome aspect out, I would want to be there if I knew my loved one could see me, so he/she knows that they're not alone. And to be able to say the last words to them, I feel would be a great sense of closure. So I can see how this is a very sensitive and controversial topic. I guess the best solution would be on that was stated in the writing. Allow the relative(s) to be there according to the discretion of the doctors performing the recessitation.