CBC seems excited to report that ‘medically assisted deaths could save millions in health care spending’

[GURPS]

The opening sentence sounds like they’re pitching a Labor Day sale at the local furniture store (emphasis ours):

New research suggests medically assisted dying could result in substantial savings across Canada’s health-care system.
Doctor-assisted death could reduce annual health-care spending across the country by between $34.7 million and $136.8 million, according to a report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday.
The savings exceedingly outweigh the estimated $1.5 to $14.8 million in direct costs associated with implementing medically assisted dying.
“The take-away point is that there may be some upfront costs associated with offering medical assisted dying to Canadians, but there may also be a reduction in spending elsewhere in the system and therefore offering medical assistance in dying to Canadians will not cost the health care system anything extra,” said Aaron Trachtenberg, an author of the report and a resident in internal medicine at the University of Calgary.

That’s just a tad Orwellian, and then some.

CBC seems excited to report that 'medically assisted deaths could save millions in health care spending'

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[Hijinx]

They had to research it to find that out?
Sure and if we just executed people at 80 years old we would also save a lot of Social Security.
The we could start at 75, then 70 and then 65 and do away with Social security entirely.

First we medically assist those with cancer or a weak heart, then we could start medically assisting those with sunburn.

But the point is we will soon see this research turn into a recommendation.

 

[vraiblonde]

Well, they're right. Set aside executions, if we just allowed people to pass naturally instead of saving some 90 year old's life by artificial means, we'd save a ton of money on "health" care.

All those people not even living, just barely existing in nursing homes - I'd never do that to my mom or dad. In fact we've already had that discussion and we're all in agreement that when the number's up we'll be okay with it.

But some people like their old folks to live forever, even when there's really nothing to live for anymore. So.....whatever.

 

[DaSDGuy]

Now if all the libtards who said they would move to Canada if Trump was elected in 2016 would just keep their word the world would be a better place.

 

[DaSDGuy]

Well, they're right. Set aside executions, if we just allowed people to pass naturally instead of saving some 90 year old's life by artificial means, we'd save a ton of money on "health" care.

All those people not even living, just barely existing in nursing homes - I'd never do that to my mom or dad. In fact we've already had that discussion and we're all in agreement that when the number's up we'll be okay with it.

But some people like their old folks to live forever, even when there's really nothing to live for anymore. So.....whatever.

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieve it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

- Dylan Thomas

Written for his father

 

[Merlin99]

They had to research it to find that out?
Sure and if we just executed people at 80 years old we would also save a lot of Social Security.
The we could start at 75, then 70 and then 65 and do away with Social security entirely.

First we medically assist those with cancer or a weak heart, then we could start medically assisting those with sunburn.

But the point is we will soon see this research turn into a recommendation.

You don’t have to execute anyone, just let people check out when they’re ready. For some people they’re doing good well into their 90’s, others peak in their 20’s. As long as the choice is with the person and not with the system it’s good.

 

[Sneakers]

For some people they’re doing good well into their 90’s,

My dad was still driving at 92, and was better than a great number of idiots on the road. He had an active life, still built models, enjoyed the local museums, ham radio enthusiast right up until he had a blocked bile duct. At 96, he made the decision to not seek treatment, and went out on his own terms.

 

[vraiblonde]

My dad is 80 and still shooting under par, whereas a guy here at the resort is 76 and just took what looks to be his final fallen-and-he-can't-get-up. You can't put an age limit on these things because not all old people are the same.

 

[limblips]

WTF happened to "My body, my choice"? If I decide I have had enough bourbon and cigars and my wife gives me her permission.......

 

[BOP]

They had to research it to find that out?

Those government grants aren't going to spend themselves.

Sure and if we just executed people at 80 years old we would also save a lot of Social Security.
The we could start at 75, then 70 and then 65 and do away with Social security entirely.

Don't give them any ideas. I mean, it's not like they haven't already thought of it, but still....

First we medically assist those with cancer or a weak heart, then we could start medically assisting those with sunburn.

But the point is we will soon see this research turn into a recommendation.

No doubt. It's only a matter of when, not if.

 

[black dog]

You don’t have to execute anyone, just let people check out when they’re ready. For some people they’re doing good well into their 90’s, others peak in their 20’s. As long as the choice is with the person and not with the system it’s good.

Does not Hospice provide most of that already. My fathers picked when it was time to check out.

 

[glhs837]

WTF happened to "My body, my choice"? If I decide I have had enough bourbon and cigars and my wife gives me her permission.......