title: Weighing the true costs and benefits in a matter of life and death.
authors.forename: Robert H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Frank
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis / Q000941:ethics*; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008489:Medical Indigency; D028681:Moral Obligations; D010820:Physicians; D019452:Terminally Ill; D013781:Texas; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical / Q000191:economics; D028761:Withholding Treatment / Q000191:economics* / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence