Prolonging Living or Prolonging Dying?

albert69
Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:25:39 +0000

@twistedjoker If that man was healthy and happy, probably not. But if he was riddled with cancer (or another terminal illness), in a great deal of pain, mental and/or physical, then he may take that step. I wouldn’t call that insane, only tragic because a life would be lost, but definitely understandable in some situations. People commit suicide all the time, sadly. After watching my grandmother die slowly and in agony, I can understand the desire to end it faster if no progress was expected. In those situations it is a viable option as long as the freedom to make the decision lies with the individual and his/her family. Allowing any doctor to make that decision alone would be where I draw the line.