Comments on: Twisted perspectives on the Law of the Land http://catholicexchange.com/2009/11/27/124469/ Catholic News, Catholic Articles, Catholic Apologetics, Catholic Content, Catholic Information Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:46:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.2 By: jpckcmo http://catholicexchange.com/2009/11/27/124469/comment-page-1/#comment-44296 jpckcmo Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:17:59 +0000 http://catholicexchange.com/2009/11/27/124469/#comment-44296 Byock resigned from the PFC board because of its insensitivity to the views of the disabled and its "group think" mentality (his words). Right now, health care is being rationed by insurance companies. These decisions are not being made by those close to the patient in most cases. Does end of life care present challenges and a potential slippery slope? Sure. But ending my life with dignity is just as important is extending it. I welcome the discussion of my options. The best way not to be snowballed into a bad decision is to become educated. Byock resigned from the PFC board because of its insensitivity to the views of the disabled and its “group think” mentality (his words).

Right now, health care is being rationed by insurance companies. These decisions are not being made by those close to the patient in most cases. Does end of life care present challenges and a potential slippery slope? Sure. But ending my life with dignity is just as important is extending it. I welcome the discussion of my options. The best way not to be snowballed into a bad decision is to become educated.

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