'Euthanasia' Is Taking Health Care Debate Too Far

Political Noise Has Led to 'Hideous Misrepresentation' of Medical Profession, One Doctor Says

Opinion by DR. LEN LICHTENFELD
Abc News

The debate about euthanasia has gone too far.

Someone's intent to do a good and necessary deed has now been transformed into a hideous misrepresentation that not only affects our humanity and dignity as a nation, but goes to the heart of the physician-patient relationship and the responsibility that physicians have to provide healing and comfort as well as treatment.

That's our oath, and that's what we are supposed to do. Recognizing that imperative is not something that should be punished as an evil act.

Perhaps some background would be helpful in framing the issue:

Medicare is supposed to only pay for medically necessary and effective care. It is not allowed to provide other services such as screening or prevention unless specifically authorized by Congress. Read more...