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When the time comes to die, what end-of-life care would doctors choose for themselves? | Ranjana Srivastava

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A new study surveyed 1,157 doctors including GPs, palliative care physicians and other medical specialists working in diverse areas including Canada , Belgium and Italy .

The study presented doctors with end-of-life scenarios including CPR , hydration, tube feeding, intensifying symptom alleviation, deep sedation until death and, where legal, assisted dying is legal, doctors were asked to rate their own preferences from “a very good option” to “not at all a good option”.

Instead of directly asking my treating doctor(s) what they would do in my situation, I would inquire what factors they would consider in reaching a crucial medical decision.

I would acknowledge that personal preferences vary and explain that their library of experiences might deepen my understanding of what to do.

As a physician, this study reminds me of the privilege of my role which gives me a sound basis for making highly consequential decisions.

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71

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67

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40

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informal

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English

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47

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long-living

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