It’s time we all take a realistic look at this issue. We complain about everyone not having all the healthcare they want and then complain about having to pay for it. I’m in the elderly category and I realize the good deal I have with my Medicare Advantage. I have medical problems BUT I go to the dr. very sparingly. I have some personal wealth and have to ask myself how much of that personal wealth am I willing to spend to extend my life and the answer to that is I’m not willing to spend all of it so why should I expect others to spend their money to extend my life. Rough, very expensive cancer treatment on the very elderly is not reasonable, especially when these treatments are no guarantee of success. There are always alternative treatments that may be more reasonable.
In reality, I think many doctors recommend this approach for those of advanced age. Many times, there are many other pre-existing medical conditions that preclude the usual treatments given for many kinds of cancer.
Bloomberg has the sensitivity of a rock, but medical treatment decisions for those in their 80s and 90s are often looked at in a different way than for those who are young or even middle-aged.
In reality, I think many doctors recommend this approach for those of advanced age. Many times, there are many other pre-existing medical conditions that preclude the usual treatments given for many kinds of cancer.
Bloomberg has the sensitivity of a rock, but medical treatment decisions for those in their 80s and 90s are often looked at in a different way than for those who are young or even middle-aged.