AboutPaul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. Expertise I have a master's degree in bioethics which inlcudes medical and research ethics. In addition to a law degree, I have a doctorate of philosophy in comparative ethics involving medicine, law and business. I also am an Adjunct Professor at a medical school.
I can answer questions related to the ethics of withholding, instituting or withdrawal of life support.
Experience Experience in the area I have been a practicing trial attorney since 1989 plus I have a master's degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics. I am also an Adjunct Professor at a medical school where I teach current providers and students medical ethics.
Organizations State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in Arizona District Court
Licensed in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Licensed in the United States Supreme Court American Bar Association National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Association for Justice
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities Kennedy Institute of Ethics National Association of Realtors
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004 Doctorate of Philosphy 2006
Awards and Honors Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who
Publications A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Question My life partner was diagnosed with liver cancer last week, 3/19/09 and the tumor has taken about 80% of the liver. Not sure the amount of time he has left. He is at home at this time and today he slept all day and went back to slept a couple of hours after awakened. Could the sleep issue be from Morphine and Perkacet or is it a symptom of how much longer he has? If it is a symtom how longer could you suggest? I know there are no simple answers?
Answer Melody,
It is hard to say over the internet what is causing your significant other's sleep. Certainly, the medications could cause sleepiness. Also, the body starts to shut down and demands more sleep to preserve the functioning of the organs.
It is good that you can share this period of time with your partner. I hope you both find peace in this difficult time.
