Seconds Out

So today's news.
Terry Pratchett has supported a biased review which of course is pro-euthanasia.
Of course he sponsored it so its results are essentially meaningless. He might as well have just done another interview. That would be a lot more honest approach to lobbying.

Pratchett of course complained that doctors won't help with assisted dying but that's not true. We are all dying from the moment we are born and doctors get everybody in the end. Some people aren't happy with 100% success rates.

And a few hours ago another nurse was arrested for killing patients.
Just five days into 2012 and its nurses - one, patients - nil.
And just 350 killing days to Christmas.

Clearly the NHS isn't bringing the right people together.

It's good to have an intelligent argument and it is good for Pratchett to give it a kick.
Although with his celebrity, the debate never seems to pause for reflection.

But I would just keep doctors out of it. Doctors should concentrate on improving and extending life. Start to doubt your endpoint and you dilute your dedication. You won't even know you are doing it.

The problem then is that it becomes a role for private doctors. I am sure there will be an expensive Harley Street postcode reserved for the purpose just next to the sort of lowlife who insert mattress fillings in women's breasts.

Pratchett has too much faith in doctors.
Kindly doctors as he puts them.
Shipman was kindly.
Ask anyone.

Doctors are trying to get their act together in doing exactly the reverse and there is a long way to go.
And there are many other issues that need just as much promotion.

The lives of patients are boxing rings for a million other problems.

Yes there are big philosophical questions. But some questions are closer to home and need just as much attention.

It's not all "To be not to be?"

Sometimes it's "Deal or No Deal?"