Multiple Choice
Medical futility is a term that has been applied to __________.
A) patients in a persistent vegetative state
B) the inability of comatose patients to speak
C) treatments that medical experts don't believe will benefit the patient
D) rulings by healthcare providers that restrict procedures
Correct Answer:
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