‘Conscience’ Law Exemption Proposed

End-of-life decisions are often made well before the end comes. Legislation introduced Wednesday by Rep. Leon Smith, R-Twin Falls, would keep those decisions in the hands of those facing this question:If I enter a vegetative state, do I want to die or continue on life support? Smith’s bill, if passed, would amend a law passed by the Legislature last year that gave health care professionals the right to opt out of providing any care they object to based on religious, moral or ethical principles. … The 2010 legislation, known as the “conscience law,” prompted concerns that a comatose patient’s end-of-life wishes could be pre-empted by health professionals who cite the new law and refuse to pull the plug on life support/ Ben Botkin & Laura Lundquist , Twin Falls Times-News. More here . Also: Idaho AARP reacts to bill with thumb’s up here.

Question: Do you support this legislation?