I think one of the reasons why assisted Suicide isn't allowed in most countries is out of fear the elderly and disabled will be systematically murdered or denied healthcare. If you think about it , it has happened in the United States. In 2008 lung cancer sufferer Barbara Wagner was denied a cancer drug by her insurance company. She was offered the barbiturate to end her life as an alternative to the drug she needed. The pharmaceutical company learned about Barbara and provided the medication for her. Another Oregon resident, Randy Stroup, was denied because it was not a cure for his prostate cancer. It would of gave him a few more months. Both Randy and Barbara have since passed away. These aren't isolated cases, it happens quite often with HMOs. It happens every where not just here.
I've read a lot of ALS/MND blogs and one thing I noticed in the UK is slow to act to help improve the quality of life for those with MND. Therapists and Drs suggest a therapy or equipment by time the equipment is received the person has declined to the point the equipment is no longer necessary. If the person with MND has the funds they pay for it out of pocket instead of waiting for the national health insurance to pay for it.
Perhaps this is the Slippery Slope many people fear. That once it's allowed more services will be denied and make the health plans more cost efficient.
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