Letting Go
‘Too frequently, we leave it too late to start to think — but a crisis is never the best time for careful thought.’
As Australia''s population ages, many individuals are faced with making complex medical decisions, for themselves and for others, in times of great stress. How far should doctors go when trying to prolong life? How can we decide what is ‘too far’ and ‘not far enough’ for our loved one...
‘Too frequently, we leave it too late to start to think — but a crisis is never the best time for careful thought.’
As Australia''s population ages, many individuals are faced with making complex medical decisions, for themselves and for others, in times of great stress. How far should doctors go when trying to prolong life? How can we decide what is ‘too far’ and ‘not far enough’ for our loved one...
