Submitted on Monday 4th April 2016
Published on Thursday 7th April 2016
Current status: Closed
Closed: Friday 7th October 2016
Signatures: 95
Deactivation of implantable defibrillators (pacemakers) for Dementia Sufferers
A widower says his dying wife’s life was prolonged unnecessarily because a pacemaker kept her alive after all hope of recovery was lost.
Abergele Pensioner - Ron Hastings’ wife Patricia suffered from vascular dementia and organ failure, and died in a local nursing home.
Medical experts say while the devices have helped keep thousands of people alive, there are times when prolonging life is not appropriate.
Mr Hastings, from Abergele , said he has now written to to his local representative, calling on them to make sure measures are in place.
He said: “Pat was trying to breathe. The pacemaker would kick in and give her another few minutes and it would happen again.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/abergele-womans-life-unnecessarily-prolonged-11130453
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