Feb. 4, 2018, 5:15 p.m.
Language matters in end-of-life conversations
In general, the term 'medical futility' applies when, based on data and professional experience, no further treatments, procedures or tests will provide benefit and may, in fact, be more burdensome and create undue suffering for the patient and the patient's family. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180202140849.htm
