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Letters1 April 1997Whose Death Is It, AnywayJerome S. Reich, MDJerome S. Reich, MDNorth Miami Beach, FL 33169Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-126-7-199704010-00026 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail TO THE EDITOR:The essay by Hansot [1] on the intensive care given to her dying, 87-year-old mother was very moving and informative. However, in the context of the trenches of medical practice in communities around the United States, the essay did not address three major issues. In all fairness, Dr. Hansot should deal with these issues if this discussion is to be a source of information and education to physicians.First, Dr. Hansot neglected to deal with the issue of malpractice. Many malpractice suits have resulted from withdrawing life support, even when legal documents clearly expressed the patient's wishes ...REFERENCE1. Hansot E. A letter from a patient's daughter. Ann Intern Med. 1996; 125:149-51. Google Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: Jerome S. Reich, MDAffiliations: North Miami Beach, FL 33169 PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics 1 April 1997Volume 126, Issue 7Page: 587KeywordsElderlyEmotionsQuality of life ePublished: 15 August 2000 Issue Published: 1 April 1997 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 1997 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...
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