[imarg]

I think this comment generalizes too much. I do not think Europeans are all the same on this (and probably Asians too).

As an example I have the impression that what you wrote is true for Dutch people (I don't know if it's true but I've heard/read they are more on the side of making elderly people comfortable in their last moments rather than trying to treat them with expensive procedures).

While here in Greece we do try to prolong the life of even the most hopeless situations (that might be changing). It's not rare to have our elderly parents/grandparents bedridden at home for years.

Of course I might be generalizing also.

[rscho]

Yeah. It's just my experience. Not claiming anything beyond my personal perception. In my country, we also tend to put quality of life first.