A Physician Working with a Terminally Ill Patient and His

Multiple Choice

A physician working with a terminally ill patient and his family suggest that they consider palliative care. This means that the patient would receive:

A) resuscitation if the patient goes into cardiac arrest.
B) life support for a maximum period of two weeks.
C) a minimum of pain medication unless absolutely necessary.
D) medications to provide pain relief and some physical therapy, as desired.