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How I applaud Terry Pratchett's view that "It seems sensible to me
that we should look to the medical profession, that over the centuries has
helped us to live longer and healthier lives, to help us die peacefully
among our loved ones in our own home.."
Iona Heath (as always) was talking sense too in 'The double face of
discrimination' when she says that "many older people.....prioritise the
needs of those younger than themselves-and especially the very young-in
the allocation of healthcare resources. There comes a point too when an
individual has simply sustained too many losses-of friends, spouse,
children, health, energy, hope-to want to struggle on much longer."
It is surely the mark of a humane society that we should be able to choose
the time and place of our departure, in comfort and dignity, rather than
having to struggle on, using scarce resources which could be better spent
in improving the lives of others.
Assisted Suicide
How I applaud Terry Pratchett's view that "It seems sensible to me
that we should look to the medical profession, that over the centuries has
helped us to live longer and healthier lives, to help us die peacefully
among our loved ones in our own home.."
Iona Heath (as always) was talking sense too in 'The double face of
discrimination' when she says that "many older people.....prioritise the
needs of those younger than themselves-and especially the very young-in
the allocation of healthcare resources. There comes a point too when an
individual has simply sustained too many losses-of friends, spouse,
children, health, energy, hope-to want to struggle on much longer."
It is surely the mark of a humane society that we should be able to choose
the time and place of our departure, in comfort and dignity, rather than
having to struggle on, using scarce resources which could be better spent
in improving the lives of others.
drkathygrant@gmail.com
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