Ebbie: Maybe they do things differently in Alaska. The last time I was admitted to a hospital? March 17, 2009. And yest I was asked if I had arranged for a health power of attorney person, a living will, etc., which I did over five years ago. The time to make these types of arrangements is well before you need a hospital, not when you do.

Amos: The kind of panel Sarah Palin was referring to, is the type described in HB3200 where allowance is made for such a panel of experts appointed by the president and operates similarly, if not exactly the way such a panel works with the NHS. I have forgotten the name of the panel with NHS, but I'm sure Kevin or someone can enlighten us. It goes by initials as I recall. The panel reviews medical decisions and determines whether or not the decisions will be approved and funded.

DougR