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How Long Will a Loved One Live? It’s Difficult to Hear, but Harder Not To Know
By Lysanne Lessard, Amy T. Hsu, Peter Tanuseputro, and Sampath Bemgal Your Health

How Long Will a Loved One Live? It’s Difficult to Hear, but Harder Not To Know

Planning for the future is difficult for people living with a life-limiting illness. Clinicians, based on their experience, can offer broad estimates of survival — in days to weeks, weeks to months, or months to years. However, patients and their care partners often want greater precision when arranging or making decisions about their care. An […]

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