When doctors withhold futile treatments, that isn’t ‘assisted dying’

When doctors withhold futile treatments, that isn’t ‘assisted dying’ 
The Guardian; by Dr. James Haslam, consultant in intensive care medicine and anaesthesia; 5/15/24 
[Commentary / Letter] I write in response to Dr. Jagat Aulakh’s letter (A form of assisted dying already happens in hospitals, 8 May). It must be made clear that withholding or withdrawing futile treatments is not and never has been assisted dying. Stopping – or not starting – treatments that are not wanted, are not working or are not worthwhile is good medicine and the law of the land. Whereas “assisted dying” is the modern euphemism for physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia, both forms of medicalised killing [the author's choice of words]. ... Intentions are important. ...
Editor's Note: This thoughtful response puts forth ethical support against Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD), also known as "physican assisted suicide." Likely, you experience extremely opposite perspectives among your hospice and palliative employees, board, community, and more personally among your family and friends. As hospice and palliative leaders, we must address this issue with respectful dialogue, critical thinking, professional case studies, personal experiences, beliefs and values, empathy, and humanity.