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The high cost of dying has more to do with soaring health care costs than the aging population does, according to the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.
In its submission to the Romanow commission on the future of health care, the institute said that 30 to 50 per cent of total lifetime health care expenditures occur in the last six months of life. Noting the sensitivity of the subject, the group suggested greater use of less expensive palliative care and living wills.
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Here are some figures, from Canada - Sir Four 10:49am Mar 12 '09You currently have read-only access to this board. You must request an account to join the conversation.
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Posted by Sir Four at 10:49am Mar 12 '09