I'm fascinated with advances in medical technology which has added months, and even years to the life of family members and friends. For me, I'm at the age where I procrastinate but ultimately confront the truth that I will die one day. If I become terminally ill, at what cost or extra burden do I want to my family. Do I want to "Die With Dignity" and be taken home for my final days rather than die in a hospital? Do I want to live my remaining days, months, or years miserable, burdensome, only because of medical technology?
I just finished a graduate course in "Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration. It's safe to say that there's considerable debate about ethical and moral changes in the psyche of policy makers, physicians and nurses, patients, and all Americans. We all will die some day. I have the fundamental right to accept or reject medical treatment. Do I want to live for a few more years, and at what cost to my family and friends. As more "Baby Boomers" like me, look for Right to Die dilemmas become a part of the social conscious of America.
