Primary Results, And Being Allowed To Die

Primary Results

We reflect on the results of yesterday’s primary. What happened? How do the results affect the November election? Call us with your reaction at 206.543.5869.

Being Allowed To Die: A Case Study On When To Remove A Ventilator

Imagine having to decide when to remove an injured loved one from a ventilator. Some of you have had to make that decision and doctors have to make it too. Every situation is unique and it’s not simply a medical decision. It can be ethical and emotional too. Jim deMaine is a retired pulmonary and critical care doctor who frequently gives talks to patients about planning for end-of-life issues. He joins us to talk about two patients who wanted to be taken off the ventilator and allowed to die.

On The Job: Avain Vet

Parrots, like all pets, need to check-ups and that means a trip to the Avian Vet. As part of our “On the Job” series, Katy Sewall visited the Bird & Exotic Clinic of Seattle.