It does seem like the article I published yesterday regarding ethical violation in handling of the Adhikari couple and the ethics of doctor's involvement in the forced-feeding was able to get the attention of Nepal Medical Association. They have put out a statement with the same arguments and similar examples as was used in the article. Let us hope they will take the lead in creating a robust voice to prevent a grave atrocity of forced-feeding against this couple's wishes.
One portion of the statement is however concerning. The chairman of NMA is quoted as saying, "If they were unconscious, it would be a different matter...." It would actually not be. The doctors should be asking this couple now what their wishes would be in terms of feeding if they become unconscious. Those wishes should be carried out even when they are unconscious.
They also steer clear of the concerns of ethical violation in the handling of the Adhikari couple at Bir Hospital and Mental Hospital. I don't know if it is in their purview.
One portion of the statement is however concerning. The chairman of NMA is quoted as saying, "If they were unconscious, it would be a different matter...." It would actually not be. The doctors should be asking this couple now what their wishes would be in terms of feeding if they become unconscious. Those wishes should be carried out even when they are unconscious.
They also steer clear of the concerns of ethical violation in the handling of the Adhikari couple at Bir Hospital and Mental Hospital. I don't know if it is in their purview.
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