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Helping Patients Who Are Dying or Helping Patients to Die? | Prof. Farr Curlin

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This chapter explores the case of Elsie, a carpenter diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer, highlighting the role of palliative medicine in patient care. It emphasizes the need for symptom control and quality of life, while questioning the intersection of traditional medical practices and the concept of medical aid in dying.

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