Quality of death is important

This is an interesting philosophical topic for a Sunday morning, and one that societies around the world will have to face given the ever-increasing cost of providing health care.
I think the economic argument of deciding to end treatment is overwhelming; when it is clear that death is coming, it is hard to argue that tremendous resources should be spent on that person. 
That said, I look at the American example where private companies fund insurance and shudder at the thought of profit-making entities deciding things like that; better a society make a few hard decisions rather than a for-profit corporation. And, I shudder further if the sole basis of those decisions is purely economics; it is far too easy to see what would happen to the poor as opposed to the wealthy.
Increased palliative care is likely a very good thing, as well as an increase in hospices. Simply put, would you rather go at home with family or at a hospice surrounded by good people, or at a hospital with tubes sticking out of every orifice?
It is an easy decision for me.
Samui Bodoh

The best thing they can do is to promote [legal drugs] for those who wish to die without further pain.
Poanoi
Thai Visa