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Medical futility

L J Schneiderman

    Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift
    |January 13, 1999
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    Medical futility debates can redefine the doctor-patient relationship, emphasizing realistic medical capabilities. Physicians should focus solely on treatments offering therapeutic benefit to patients, nothing more.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Clinical Practice

    Background:

    • The ongoing debate surrounding medical futility necessitates a re-evaluation of the physician's role.
    • Understanding the boundaries of medical intervention is crucial for both healthcare providers and society.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore how discussions on medical futility can reshape the doctor-patient dynamic.
    • To advocate for a return to common sense in understanding medicine's scope and limitations.

    Main Methods:

    • This study is primarily a philosophical and ethical discussion.
    • It involves a critical analysis of the concept of medical futility and its implications.

    Main Results:

    • Revisiting the medical futility debate can restore a realistic perspective on medical powers and limits.
  • It highlights the importance of the doctor-patient relationship.

    • Conclusions:

    • The core duty of a physician is to pursue actions that offer therapeutic benefit to the patient.
    • This principle should guide all medical decisions, avoiding overreach or underestimation of care.