I had inquired into why people refuse and the radiologist pretty much said that religion seems to be a major factor.

He also asked me about the "gun situation" where I live. We have a lot of guns but they are locked in a safe. They are for turning animals into jerky. We don't sleep with guns under pillows. We don't even lock our doors.

But he was concerned about my access to suicide machines. Five weeks later I would understand his question.

Informed consent is a very important part of medical care, and patients should exercise choice wherever possible.