care of the elderly in Spain - a reason behind the new residency requirements? - Page 10

jojo · #91 (**permalink**) 30th July 2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcalaina

We're all different. The important thing is that we should be able to make the choice between care by a family member, care at home by a professional, or care in a residential home. That choice shouldn't be restricted by financial considerations.

......... Nor should it be restricted by antiquated, religion bound nonsense about keeping people alive, who no longer wish to be. The choice to go in a dignified manner when people want to should be part of the equation - if nowt else it would save a fortune!

Jo xxx

Alcalaina · #92 (**permalink**) 30th July 2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojo

......... Nor should it be restricted by antiquated, religion bound nonsense about keeping people alive, who no longer wish to be. The choice to go in a dignified manner when people want to should be part of the equation - if nowt else it would save a fortune!

Jo xxx

I agree completely, and that law (Ley de Muerte Digna) was going through in Spain before the election. It is unlikely that the PP will pass it now, because they are closely tied to the Catholic church, but it is already in place in Andalucia.

Quote:

The Dignified Death Law, which is in effect in Andalucia since March 2010 and is the first in Spain, regulates the rights of patients during the final stage of their life and the obligations of the doctors that treat them.

Specifically, the law regulates the limits of treatment, that is to say when to withdraw or initiate treatments for patients with no possibility of recovery and prohibits the “useless” prolongation of life, know as aggressive therapy.

In Spain euthanasia and assisted suicide is penalised in article 143 of the Penal Code with penalties ranking from six months to six years in prison. The dignified death project which the Spanish Government approved on the 10 June cannot be dealt with in Parliament because of the elections called for the 20th of November.

The fundamental objectives of this Project are to ensure the dignity of patients who are terminally ill or dying and to guarantee full respect for their wishes on what treatment they should receive.

mrypg9 · #93 (**permalink**) 30th July 2012, 10:33 AM

The Housing Association I was a Director of opened residential homes for care of the elderly.
Run on the same basis as the rest of the HA....all profits ploughed back into the Association to expand and fund new improved facilities.