Dying patients often receive aggressive, expensive treatment that many would reject if they had a fuller understanding of their options, writes Dr. Angelo Volandes. A series of videos showing what end-of-life care really looks like has allowed patients at a handful of hospitals to make better informed choices. An intervention that first and foremost leads to better patient-centered health care — and also happens to lower costs — is a good thing, and more hospitals should embrace it.
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