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Distinguishing euthanasia & palliative care

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In a recent letter that I received from Alex Anderson, Assistant Secretary to the Legal Policy Branch for the Prime Minister, there was a thought provoking sentence that summarized the difference between euthanasia and palliative care succinctly:

“Euthanasia is the act of ending a life, whereas palliative care is end of life care for a person who is dying.”

It is comforting to know that leaders of our nation are concerned with the importance of palliative care. Let us pray that God continues to lead them in these decisions.

Read the rest of the letter here!

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2 responses to “Distinguishing euthanasia & palliative care”

  1. David Owens Avatar
    David Owens

    + John,

    Thank you for your letter writing on our behalf. It is an elegant and graceful phrasing in reply which you have blogged, and well worth the read of the full letter in response.

    Salt and light,

    David

  2. Bishop John Avatar
    Bishop John

    Hi David,

    Yes, we learn from each other as we converse appropriately.

    Thanks for your envisioning of this higher level documentation and its accompanying transparency and civil engagement with our political leaders at state and national parliaments.

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