And it was back in the mid-1980s, and as I point out in a piece, that was when we are spending about eight percent of our gross domestic product on health care. And even then, we had the impression that so much of the excessive, aggressive medical treatment that took place at the end of life was not only unnecessary but it was cruel.

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  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life
  • Health — Well-being of mind and body, and the pursuit of vitality

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