Comment by _qua

I haven't had a chance to read the article yet but as a physician--yes we often overtreat at the end of life. I have had horrible experiences basically torturing patients with repeated invasive procedures and disease-focused treatments who have designated their decision making to a family member who is unable to accept a recommendation for hospice care from the treating physicians. In some cases this is motivated by religious beliefs that "everything must be done" to save a life no matter how much pain or suffering is causes. It's morally distressing.