Death panels

In the past I have discussed rationing with Medicare and Medicaid and how we have been doing that for many years but no one wants to talk about it. Sara Palin let the cat out of the bag when she used the phrase “death panels”. If you are a very wealthy person rationing does not apply to you but if you are relying on the government it does.
I am currently involved in a situation that illustrates what I have been referring to. My brother in law has been in Eldercare for about three years and at a cost of $7,000 per month he must use Medicaid to pay. About a year ago he developed problems with his gall bladder and some liver problems. They kept postponing the bladder surgery and recently found cancer in the liver. The doctor told him that the cancer would not likely respond favorably to treatments like chemo and surgery and that they would keep him comfortable and since he is unable to leave the Eldercare that Hospice would come there to help.
I have no way of knowing how effective further treatment would be and perhaps this is best for him but be advised that this is what Palin meant by death panels. It is subtle but effective.