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Hi, I'm Cathy. As a nurse I've experienced the issue of death and dying many times both with patients and with family members. I just want to say I agree that communication is vital. I remember an elderly woman who was hospitalized and was really quite healthy overall. She said to me that she was ready to die but that her family refused to let her discuss it. I spoke with her for a while mostly letting her air her fellings. I left the room feeling sad for her to be so ready and yet so healthy. To my shock, the lady died that very night. I will always believe that what she needed was for somebody to say "it's ok." Please don't misunderstand, I'm not Jack Kavorkian, I just believe very strongly in the concept of death with dignity. I expect no one can truly understand the mysteries of death and dying until his/her own time. Thanks for bringing up the topic. Cathy L. Bishop, RN BSN _,,_'' CBishop@tulsajc 3727 E. Apache, Room 1452 lxxl Fax: (918) 631-7598 Tulsa, OK 74115-3151 ___ l_ol Pam Tyler, Secretary (918) 631-7570 l--l___>---.