I couldn’t help overhearing a heated argument in a hospital hallway over options for care. Medication. Relatively minor surgery. Major surgery.
“At dad’s age,” the woman said, “and in his condition, major surgery just seems too risky.”
Her brother waved his arms in frustration. “We have to do it,” he said. “If we don’t do something, he’s going to die!”
The woman thought for a moment. “I guess you’re right,” she said…
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