Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Americans are Treated, and Overtreated, to Death
Americans are spending a decreasing amount of time in hospice and palliative care, according to a recent article by Marilynn Marchione from the Associated Press. In 2008, one-third of patients who received hopsice care had it for 7 days or less. The story speaks to America's cultural mindset on battling terminal illness and approaching the dying process.
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