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S1E119: Treatment is available but when do you pull the plug on a grievously ill person?
It is always good to start having end-of life conversations early.
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.
There are some conditions that are difficult to treat, others possibly pointless to treat. Doctors know the limits of medical care and they can advise against further treatment, if the care is deemed futile.
In this episode, we will hear about the difficult decisions that some doctors and some families have to contend with, in their work and life.
Dr Shirlynn Ho is a senior consultant and deputy…
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