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Miles J. Edwards, MD
The board and members celebrate the life of
Miles
J. Edwards, MD (1930-2006)
 Dr.
Edwards, a long time board member of PCCEF, died March 23, 2006 - but his
positive influence on ethical issues lives on. He was a founding member,
a member of the board, and secretary-treasurer of PCCEF. He affirmed the
ethic that the physician's roles are to heal illness, alleviate suffering,
and provide comfort for the sick and dying. He spoke eloquently and with
feeling regarding his opposition to euthanasia and the legalization of
assisted-suicide.
Dr. Edwards contributed significantly to the field of palliative and end
of life care. He was particularly pleased that his article "Opioids
and benzodiazepines appear paradoxically to delay inevitable death after
ventilator withdrawal" was published recently in the Journal of Palliative
Care. It is an important contribution to the care of those seriously ill
and dying. His numerous published articles and ethical teachings will continue
to guide others for years to come.
His dedication to ethics in medical care has inspired many medical professionals
to enhance their approach to end of life care and to reject physician-assisted
suicide.
During the last few years, he was often interviewed by reporters of regional
and national media. Because of his personal encounter with serious illness,
his views on this ethical subject were definite and were expressed through
the sharply-focused lens of his lived experience. His courageous attitude
at the end of his life exemplified his belief in the ethic that all human
life is inherently valuable.
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