Question 30 (part 2) · LEK · Terminal condition
Which action is defined in medicine as futile therapy?
- A. not bringing the patient’s therapeutic benefits.
- B. not in line with current medical knowledge.
- C. inadequate to patient’s current health state.
- D. palliative.
- E. therapeutic use of placebo.
Hint
Focus on the outcome for the patient rather than on whether the procedure conforms with guidelines.
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