Most terminally ill patients spend their last days in the intensive care unit, which is extremely expensive. On the other hand, the medications provided when you choose doctor-assisted suicide are very convenient. Dr. Ira Byock states that “It costs up to $10,000 a day to keep someone in the intensive care unit.” He continues: “This is how so many Americans die. Something like 18-20% of Americans spend their last days in intensive care and, as we know, it's extremely expensive. It's uncomfortable. Many times they have to be sedated so they don't reflexively pull out a tube, or sometimes their hands are tied. This is not the way most people would want to spend their last days of life.” (Court) Byock is confirming that end-of-life care for terminally ill patients is extremely expensive and inconvenient for patients. There is no reason why anyone should die this way. It's hard on both the patient and the family. The medical costs are outrageous and offer no comfort to the patient. That said, physician-assisted suicide is not only a great option for terminally ill patients, but it is extremely expensive