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To the Editor: The article by Annas on compulsory payment for unwanted treatment (Dec. 24 issue)¹ mentions the recommendations of the New York State Task Force on Life and the Law. Annas supports the recommendation that no hospital or attending physician who fails to follow the decision of a designated surrogate be entitled to compensation for services. We strongly disagree with this part of the proposed legislation.

The law already provides civil penalties for assault and battery if a patient is treated against his or her wishes. Some families and friends become disheartened after a patient dies. They may try . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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