Patients have the right to make endof-life decisions from "summary" of How We Die by Sherwin B Nuland
It is a fundamental human right to have control over one’s own body and life, even in the face of death. In a society that values personal autonomy and individual freedom, it is only logical that this right extends to the decisions we make at the end of our lives. The ability to choose how we want to die, whether it be through aggressive medical interventions or through palliative care, is a deeply personal and intimate decision that should be respected and upheld by medical professionals and society at large. End-of-life decisions are not easy to make, and they are often fraught with emotional and ethical complexities. However, it is essential that patients are given the space and support to make these decisions for themselves, free from outside pressure or interference. This includes the right to refuse treatment, to choose comfort care over life-prolonging measures, and to make adv...
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