title: When to say stop.
abstract: The decision to say stop is unequivocally one for the patient alone. The general practitioner's role is to ensure that the patient understands the problem as fully as possible and appreciates the various treatment options and all their ramifications.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D011788:Quality of Life; D013727:Terminal Care; D016312:Treatment Refusal