‘For Going Against God’s Will’ Catholic Hospital Denies Gay Man HIV Meds

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34. Oh, I do comprehend what you are saying

But at what point did I or Dr May mention ordinary an extraordinary care? A dialysis line is perfectly ordinary care in most circumstances but it was withdrawn at the behest of the hospital in the case to which I referred. There was also considerable doubt as to the extent of neurological activity of the patient concerned.

The reference related to was the dichotomy between morally proportionate and disproportionate treatment. I view this as a false dichotomy. Given this sort of reasoning how many classes of morality would it be possible to set up? How many pin dancing angels would decide how great the "disproportion" is? and whether that disproportion is great enough to act upon?

Withdrawal of treatment and DNR without the express consent of the patient or their responsible representative can happen under the rules described. Such withdrawal is in my mind unethical and an appeal to morality based upon mediaeval theology is hair splitting.

As for putting words into your mouth, I quote from your post 7

This denial of treatment is acceptable under no dogma and under no sense of humanity