The end of life
Don Mason writes on euthanasia and assisted dying
The current materialism in the West has, I believe, contributed to a tacit assumption, which is held by many, that the worst fate that can befall us is to die. This assumption has led to strenuous efforts by the medical profession to keep their patients alive regardless of their quality of life. Indeed, a patient’s relatives may demand that all possible steps are taken to prolong life. While such efforts are justified if there is a reasonable expectation that the quality of life may substantially improve, there are many cases where any such improvement is not remotely likely.
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