Utne Reader: How Doctors Choose to Die

I can confirm first-hand that this is absolutely true. Dr. Husband’s Advance Directive is very clear on this matter and it comes down to three letters: DNR.

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Doctors have the very best medical care at their fingertips. They read journals that publish the latest medical findings; they know the most up-to-date treatments for various ailments and diseases; they might even play golf with a top surgeon or two. And yet, when faced with death, many…

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    After being surrounded by undignified death it makes sense that MDs want the exact opposite.
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    Some things I think about: Even though this probably isn’t true, it seems like everyone ends up with cancer and then...
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