An issue that will likely come up in the U.S. health care reform debate has already raised its ugly head in our neighbors to the north. Advocates of this approach argue that medically assisted death is a patient’s right. It should therefore be considered as an end-of-life care option rather than a criminal act. “Many physicians and patients will find this a shocking prospect to consider,” write Drs. Ken Flegal and John Fletcher, “Frail dependent patients often feel a burden to their families or caregivers, and the unspoken possibility of a quick resolution to their predicament may complicate and already stressful situation,” they write.
Psych Central
“Is Medically Assisted Death an Individual Right?”
June 26, 2012
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