title: Extending life, defibrillators can prolong misery.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Kolata
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D032722:Advance Care Planning; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000517:prevention & control; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care; D011788:Quality of Life; D016312:Treatment Refusal; D028761:Withholding Treatment