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    • Geriatrics
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    • Medical Ethics

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    • The New York Times featured an article on "slow medicine."
    • Slow medicine is an approach to end-of-life care.
    • This approach is based on research from Dartmouth Medical School.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce the concept of slow medicine.
    • To discuss its implications for end-of-life care.
    • To highlight research supporting this approach.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of a New York Times feature article by Jane Gross.
    • Discussion of research from Dartmouth Medical School.

    Main Results:

    • Slow medicine advocates for a research-based approach to end-of-life care.
    • This approach contrasts with aggressive or overly burdensome treatments.

    Conclusions:

    • Slow medicine offers a patient-centered alternative for end-of-life care.
    • Informed decision-making is crucial in palliative care.
    • Further research supports evidence-based end-of-life treatment options.