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Aligning a medical treatment plan with God's plan

Abortion & Life

Written by holmegm

Monday, 23 March 2009 12:51

From The LA Times:

Faith in a higher power can often lead to more aggressive treatment than is medically warranted, research is beginning to show. As a result, the nation's medical community is now grappling with the best way to bring God into the doctor-patient relationship without subjecting patients to needless suffering before they die.

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laika

|2009-03-23 15:25:04

Quote:

And for some, extending life by days or even hours buys precious time for prayers to be answered.

"They're giving God every opportunity to operate as they believe that he can or will, which obviously leaves the door open for miracles," said the Rev. Percy McCray Jr., director of pastoral care and social services at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, where Bailey was treated.

hmmm... does God really need us to create favorable conditions for miracles?

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