Cuba quietly authorizes euthanasia
Cuba quietly authorizes euthanasia
HAVANA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Cuba on Friday became the second country in Latin America and the Caribbean to authorize euthanasia, following Colombia.
The Communist-run country’s National Assembly passed the measure as part of legislation updating the nation’s legal framework for its universal and free healthcare system.
“The right of people to a dignified death is recognized in end-of-life decisions, which may include the limitation of therapeutic effort, continuous or palliative care, and valid procedures that end life,” the final draft of the legislation stated.
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End of life care is easily the most expensive part of any health care system, and implementing euthanasia policies will save a crap ton of money. Smells like regular old capitalism dressed up as compassion.