This week, let's turn out attention to making medical choices for those who cannot choose for themselves. This is an issue that has touched many of people personally, so please be especially consider

This week,  let's turn out attention to making medical choices for those who cannot choose for themselves. This is an issue that has touched many of people personally, so please be especially considerate of one another.  Choosing treatment for incompetent patients - and helping families navigate that difficult process - is one of the most challenging tasks clinicians face.  This discussion is a chance to think about what ethical criteria to use - for both families and clinicians - in making those choices.

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