importantSYS.SOURCE: Cancer World Archive• 2026-07-11T23:15:06Z
Divergent End-of-Life Treatment Preferences Among Physicians and the General Population
#end-of-life care#medical ethics#healthcare system#physician practices#futile care
The article highlights that physicians often opt for less aggressive end-of-life treatments for themselves compared to what they recommend for patients, citing personal knowledge of medical limitations and fears of suffering. It explores systemic issues, including patient expectations, legal fears, and financial incentives, contributing to excessive and often futile medical interventions.
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