Suicide

Was blocked at the ER this past week when a suicide patient came in. Strangulation and deep rope burns/cuts on the neck. We did all we could with CPR and live saving practices to bring the patient back. However- it was to late. As I was doing CPR, we observed the family rushing in angry, weeping, and hysterical. There are many reasons why one would "off' him/herself. There are also many reasons why one shouldn't take their own life. However where is the line for suicide? is it selfish? Is it a greater good to save a life and lose your own?

As the MD called T.O.D. and the family was crying and hysterical, it made me wonder- is suicide really worth it?