Futility of treatment occurs when a physician recognizes that the effect of continuing treatment will be of
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Futility of treatment occurs when a physician recognizes that the effect of continuing treatment will be of no benefit to the patient.
■■ Morally, there is a duty to inform the patient when there is little likelihood of success.
■■ The determination as to futility of treatment is based on the physician’s assessment and medical judgment.
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Legal Aspects Of Health Care Administration
ISBN: 9781284231526
14th Edition
Authors: George D. Pozgar
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