While doctors sometimes assume older patients will follow their recommendations, these patients often want a say in making healthcare decisions. — AFP
The decision seemed straightforward. Bob McHenry’s heart was failing and doctors recommended two high-risk surgeries to restore blood flow.
Without the procedures, the 82-year-old would die.
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