Is it always good to prolong the life of the dying? 

Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense. As each case has a unique situation, doctors should assess its validity. But in my view, we should not apply life-prolonging treatments in some cases. Now let me explain the details.     

First, the treatment can be extremely painful which harms patients’ quality of life. As it is, surveys have shown that many people refuse to undergo the treatment because of fear of the pain. They may want a peaceful death instead of invasive treatments that disrupt their end of life.     

Next, I understand some may have ethical concerns about halting the treatment, but legal decisions have ruled that it is not a crime to halt treatment with the consent of the patient. In addition, these procedures can be expensive but only provide temporary relief that does not improve the patient’s well-being.           

In this way, life-prolonging treatments have pros and cons, depending on how they affect people’s quality of life. So, we must carefully consider these practices to set clear guidelines for all. Thank you for your attention. [182 B]