
Helping Patients Who Are Dying or Helping Patients to Die? | Prof. Farr Curlin
The Thomistic Institute
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Rethinking Palliation: Health as the Core Purpose of Medicine
This chapter examines the role of palliation in medical practice, arguing that it should be integrated with the objective of achieving health rather than viewed as separate. It highlights the ethical considerations for healthcare providers in end-of-life care through real-world examples, including the complexities faced by patients with advanced cancer.
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