3/14/2016 – The most important letter you may ever write

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Decisions about end-of-life care are often left to others who, while well-intentioned, may opt for treatments that can cause suffering and pain and lead to an undignified end, says Stanford palliative care expert and Center on Longevity affiliate V.J. Periyakoil, MD.

“I tell people that proxy decision-making is one situation where those who love you can hurt you.”

Read the full article at Scope.