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Case Report Volume 16 Issue 2
End-of-life decisions in geriatric medicine: risk of divergent opinions
Adriaan Dees
Received: March 03, 2026 | Published: March 20, 2026
Citation: Dees A. End-of-life decisions in geriatric medicine: risk of divergent opinions. MOJ Clin Med Case Rep. 2026;16(1):28-29. DOI: 10.15406/mojcr.2026.16.00493
Abstract
Two geriatric patients with an acute deterioration are described. The cases demonstrate the importance of planning discussions about end-of-life decisions early on. This is to avoid unnecessary consultations in acute situations. Nevertheless, sometimes it’s impossible to bridge the gap between different perspectives.
Keywords: geriatric medicine, health care, metastases, morphine, hypertension
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