Ezekiel Emanuel on the Practice of Medicine, Policy, and Life
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Advancements and Ethical Dilemmas in Cancer Treatment
This chapter examines the significant progress made in chemotherapy over the past twenty years, alongside the complexities of evaluating its effectiveness. It also tackles the ethical implications of medical practices, specifically the challenges of informed consent and the biases in parental choices regarding child-rearing. The discussion ultimately raises critical questions about the healthcare system's role in improving life expectancy and the need for broader societal investments.
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