Medical Futility Called "Medical Murder"

I have quite a large file of articles and materials opposing the existence and implementation of medical futility policies.  But I had not seen, before today, the application of these policies referred to as "medical murder."



Like "death panel," advocates have developed a rich pejorative vocabulary to taint initiatives and programs that they oppose.  This one is less accurate than most.  "Murder" includes an element of malice.  But that is lacking in virtually 100% of medical futility cases.  Indeed, it is usually quite the opposite.  Clinicians are acting out of concern for the patient.