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NEJM This Week — July 10, 2025

NEJM This Week

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Navigating Medical Necessity and Patient Choices

This chapter delves into the intricate aspects of medical necessity, using the journey of a patient named Annie with metastatic cancer to highlight the emotional and practical challenges in elective care. It emphasizes the need to consider individual patient narratives and experiences in shaping healthcare decisions.

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