[Harold_89_911]

I'm visiting in the Netherlands right now and here Euthanasia is permitted by the law. They have a very good system in place, requiring interviews with independent physicians to ensure that that truly is the patients desire and that the patient is competent to make that decision.

Even with such a good system in place, it is still one of the most difficult decisions to make as a patient. How do you decide a date? Should it be today, tomorrow, or maybe next week? I don't think that anything can prepare you for that until you have to face it.

The point I'm trying to make is that even with a very good legal and medical system in place, it still is an extremely complex issue. However, I do feel that just having the option can be a great relief to a terminally ill person as it gives them at least some type of control back.

There are some pains that even near-lethal doses of morphine won't help.