[HairOfTheDog]

It's worse than just not using a feeding tube or hydration. They often introduce a morphine IV drip "to ease the passing." The truth is that the morphine speeds the passing, by preventing the patient from struggling to breathe.

You say that like it's a bad thing. I wouldn't have it any other way for myself, nor anyone I love. We will all die, Eva.... Medicine can sometimes prolong life, and sometimes only ease pain. There is no glory in prolonging pain for a dying patient.

[tutstar]

I think she is talking about hastening death.