sookster
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I think money is a key factor because it is what keeps this system somewhat stable. I think if you want costs to be reasonable, we have to be reasonable and decide what procedure to do or not to do. So for an extreme example, a 90 year old leukemia patient shouldn't try to prolong his or her life, it is his or her time to die.
Death is a part of life. There are times when it is our calling, and it is sooner and later than others. It's reality. And if you want these outrageous costs to come down, then we can't have the mindset that everyone should get every possible procedure done to prolong their lives at all times. That isn't sustainable. We have to be reasonable and say, "That person is going to die, it is his or her time."
Death is a part of life. There are times when it is our calling, and it is sooner and later than others. It's reality. And if you want these outrageous costs to come down, then we can't have the mindset that everyone should get every possible procedure done to prolong their lives at all times. That isn't sustainable. We have to be reasonable and say, "That person is going to die, it is his or her time."