After watching the video, I must say that there were legitimate points addressed by the physician in regards to controlling the cost of medical care, nevertheless, I must admit that this question was particularly difficult for me to answer. I have previously been in a position in which the decision needed to be made in regards to pursuing treatment for the purpose of prolonging life or rather to optimize the quality of it through the implementation of comfort measures. In regards to the question, I do not agree that capping Medicare benefits are going to have a direct impact in promoting dignified end of life care issues. In this interview, it appeared as if the focus was more on the financial aspect of saving money when providing care
