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This isn't a provision that provides for end of life counceling for those who want it. It mandates end of life counceling, want it, or not. If you'll notice in the bill, it specifically states that the secretary will issue and order to, "sustain life", should he deem it neccessary. It says that, read it.
Why should there be a special provision for something that already exists, if in fact what you're saying is true and why is there only a provision for end of life care and nothing else?
I don't think I should have the government digging in my pocket book to pay for nothing else but a giant entitlement program. The only people that are going to benefit from this bill are the Welfare Class. The rest of us are going to have to dig deep into our pockets to pay for it.
I've been reading the HCR bill whenever I have the time (or my wife isn't nagging me to spend more time with her. :mrgreen::doh:mrgreen: ) I have yet to come to that portion where this issue is addressed and read it for myself (althought it has been quoted to me a few times), but I assure you I'll get to it this afternoon. Nonetheless, as you've pointed out, as well as myself, some people don't have that luxury to sit down w/a third party and discuss the circumstances surround the end-of-life care for either themselves or on behalf of their loved ones. Obviously, this has been identified as a problem in this country and needs to be addressed. Some people apparently feel as thought their loved one didn't receive the right care (or enough thereof) before that loved one died. Others feel it's a personal matter and discussions should be limited to family members and their doctors. I say if you can't afford to have that 2nd opinion or atleast have an outside party review the treatments outlined for the care and well-being of your loved one, then somebody needs to make that option available and affordable.