Abstract
Attitudes of Seriously ill Patients Toward Treatment That Involves High Costs and Burdens on Others
Schneiderman L J~~Kronick R~~et al
This article reports responses of 132 seriously ill patients (AIDS & Cancer) who were asked how long they would want to live, & what percentage of life savings they would be willing to spend, if their treatment left them totally dependent on family & friends for daily care. Based on study data, the authors believe most seriously ill patients already consider the costs & burdens they might place on others in weighing decisions about their medical treatment. (12 Refs.)