Late End of Life Talk Equal Aggressive Treatment?

Later End-of-Life Discussions May Mean More Aggressive Treatment

Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter

US News and World Report

November 13, 2012

The findings show the importance of talking about a patient's wishes as soon as possible, said study author Dr. Jennifer Mack, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. "By having these discussions earlier, patients can understand what's ahead and make decisions about what's good for them."

Link: Having "The Talk" - National Healthcare Decisions Day, Ann Allegre, MD, Sandy Silva, and Gina Johnson.