Please.
Where did I argue that?
On the other hand, are you going to seriously argue that peoples lives are not being ended prematurely in hospice and palliative care by premature withdrawal of water and food, the discomfort of which is subsequently masked with morphine and/or haldol and/or benzos?
Because if you are arguing the latter, you are out of touch with what is now a common practice, but one that is damn near impossible to quantify regardless of your views.
This discussion has been provided much enlightening information. I also appreciate those who have bravely shared their experiences on both sides. Thank you.
I wish that I, too, could relay a positive hospice experience, but unfortunately I can’t. Neither as a fill-in hospice caregiver (via a visiting burse agency), nor as a friend and family member of two patients in hospice care.