I will be among them. At the outset, I must acknowledge that the right to die proponents have a certain undeniable logic to their argument. I agree with the proposition that every individual has a right to control his or her life. Unfortunately, this logic does not take into account the institutional ramifications of physician-assisted suicide and thus misses a much more basic point. As a matter of fact, we've already taken our first few steps down this exceedingly steep and slippery slope.
DNR consent is supposed to be voluntary.
In practice, however, that has not always been the case. In some cases, the DNR is not explained clearly. The DNR is often included with other routine administrative papers to be signed. When I wouldn't sign it, they said it didn't matter anyway. Matzik escaped that fate, but others have not.