Age discrimination.

[Workingman]

I have read that the Department for Health has a report as yet unreleased, which states that "societal considerations" should be taken into account when treating elderly people.
It sounds as if someone at the DfH is flying a kite to see what sort of reaction the leak gets.

That was the impression I got. My suspicious side is always roused when no names are given but that "xyz has learned" or "someone close to ... said".

[Aggers]

I have read that the Department for Health has a report as yet unreleased, which states that "societal considerations" should be taken into account when treating elderly people.

That sounds very suspicious to me. What on Earth does it mean?

[cromwell]

That's the problem aggers - it is wide open to interpretation (or misinterpretation)..
But if you say "We are only concerned with the medical issues" it's clear cut. This is the problem, here is what we think is the solution.
But when you say we must consider "wider societal issues" you are immediately into "Is it worth putting any effort into this person who statistically has only x years left" territory. (Imo).
If anyone has that point of view OK, I don't mind. What I do mind is the way that no-ones name is ever attached to this opinion. If they believe it, then say it.

[KateLMead]

Ah well.as I suspected it would be ." ASSISTED SUICIDE NOW APPROVED." Another foot in the grave.. Pathway is still alive and well.