Originally posted by hack
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1. Absent any no code orders, they actually have to do everything to keep someone alive.
2. Some families want everything done, even if it is futile. This is more of a minority.
3. Other families will not want everything done, but sometimes it takes time for these members to get in. In the meantime all kind of procedures are done.
4. Doctors will generally order everything even if it isn't needed. It definitely isn't to add to the bill but it is just a matter of them trying to save the life.
I don't know how much of that accounts for those stats, but I would say it is pretty expensive. The solution wouldn't involve death panels or waiting lines.
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