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The Patrick Madrid Show

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 28, 2025 - Hour 3

Jan 28, 2025
51:07

Patrick explores the sensitive and heart-wrenching topic about a loved one's end-of-life care. From understanding the difference between ordinary and extraordinary means of medical support to hearing personal stories of struggle and faith, this session is essential for anyone facing these difficult decisions. Listeners share their real-life experiences, and Patrick offers insightful guidance, ensuring you are equipped with the moral knowledge to handle these profound moments.

 

  • Evelyn – Was it a sin for my family when we took our mother home from the hospital after the doctor told us her organs were failing? (01:27)
  • Patrick recommends the books, “Now and at the hour of our death” by Nikolas T. Nikas and Bruce W. Green and “Life Issues, Medical Choices” by Janet E. Smith and @Prof_Kaczor
  • Fernando - What happens if person has preexisting conditions in their living will? (20:22)
  • Carl - My son has experience with the Comunitá Cenacolo. (26:34)
  • Steve - Why is a ventilator considered extraordinary means, but a Nasogastric Tube is ordinary means. Is there a bioethics organization I can consult? (31:23)
  • Sharon – I’ve had terrible experiences with hospice (38:32)
  • Kathleen - My brother had a stroke. Doctors gave him a zero percent chance and said no miracle would help him. My brother is still alive. (46:13)

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