title: Real futility. Historical beginnings and continuing debate about futile treatment.
mesh_terms: D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D026689:Ethical Analysis; D028663:Ethical Theory; D006126:Group Processes; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D007603:Jurisprudence; D018447:Medical Futility; D028681:Moral Obligations; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010686:Philosophy, Medical / Q000266:history; D040841:Resource Allocation; D012945:Social Values; D013561:Symbolism; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D026712:Value of Life; D028761:Withholding Treatment