As medical technology promised ever-lengthier prolongation of life at ever-higher costs, his stand seemed sane, even humane.

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"Rather than there being the prolongation of life, there would be the prolongation of death and lack of dignity, " Ms Watson added.

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In this case, prolongation of life should trump reproduction.

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But for people whose therapy choices are limited to new arrivals, whose decisions are about life or prolongation of life versus impending death, not only is waiting a luxury they cannot afford, they may well be the ones whom time tests.

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