The State of the Art

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Her chief complaint is that she wants to die and that the doctors will not let her. She is 96 years old. She has attended the burial of her husband, two daughters-in-law, and all the people who were close friends throughout her lifetime. A woman of fierce and independent spirit, she never wanted to live with her children, to be supported by them, or to be what she calls "a burden." After being widowed 24 years ago, she achieved those goals for a long time because she was in good health and her modest fiscal needs were met by the interest of the trust fund left by her husband. Until 11 years ago, she lived alone and maintained her own apartment. She spent her time walking, talking with neighbors, reading, watching television, playing card games, attending religious services, and traveling to visit children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in different cities. At

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