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Doctors, Death and Dignity: Life Sustaining treatments at Life's End

Session #: 856-141
Presenter(s): Steven A. Levy, MD, FACP
Session Length: 1:00 hr
Event: 2006 ACP Annual Session
Date: April 6-8, 2006

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Clinical questions to be addressed:
1. How can I explain to families that technology can hurt as well as help?
2. Can I discontinue mechanical ventilation from a dying patient if the family refuses?
3. Should end-of-life discussions center on technical interventions or on goals of care?

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