title: The Geriatric Dilemma: Quality vs Quantity.
abstract: With an increasing aging population, the family physician is often confronted with situations where the quality of the patient's life could be improved by taking a calculated risk. On the other hand, at times the preservation of life becomes the only purpose of the treatment, regardless of the quality of life so preserved. How can we make the right decision? This dilemma is portrayed in two case histories.
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authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lichtblau