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> is continuing to put forward the preservation of life worth it given the extreme decline in quality of life that we see past the age of 70? The breakthrough
by sradman 6y ago
> is continuing to put forward the preservation of life worth it given the extreme decline in quality of life that we see past the age of 70?
The breakthrough here is in a diagnostic test for Alzheimer's. You are making a generalization based on the assumption that this information will ultimately extend life rather than improve the quality of life. For jurisdictions that allow medical assistance with dying, this information can plausibly result in the opposite effect.