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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
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Naturally phrased?

"There simply haven't been the signs of progress necessary in order for us to remain hopeful, and that's why we suggest turning off the respirator."


Is this naturally phrased? Anything you would change?

  

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If this is said to someone who is emotionally attached to the patient, it needs to sound much more sympathetic and to have more tact. As written, it just sounds la bit like eg We think we should kill your husband. Clive

  • If this is said to someone who is emotionally attached to the patient, it needs to sound much more sympathetic and to have more tact.
  • As written, it just sounds la bit like eg We think we should kill your husband.
  • Clive
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If this is said to someone who is emotionally attached to the patient, it needs to sound much more sympathetic and to have more tact. As written, it just sounds la bit like eg We think we should kill your husband.

Clive

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