Dying with dignity is one of the most vexing challenges we face today. This is ethical medical practice. They are willing to contribute to the setting up of end-of-life guidelines in healthcare institutions for these patients and their caregivers. No one should have to bear theindignity of life-prolonging measures, strapped to a machine in the ICU, that only increase suffering. To reiterate, ensuring quality of life is as much an intrinsic part of ethical medical practice as prolonging life.

Source: Indian Express March 13, 2026 09:27 UTC