title: The medical futility debate continues.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Struthers
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Olson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D032921:Consensus; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D033222:Judicial Role; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008297:Male; D018447:Medical Futility; D016079:Refusal to Treat / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D028761:Withholding Treatment