Jersey’s hospitals reviewing how they treat dying patients

January 15, 2008

Top medical officials from around New Jersey plan to meet next month for talks that could profoundly change the way doctors and hospitals in the state treat dying patients.

Many New Jerseyans at the end of life receive futile medical care, and studies show extremely high rates of hospitalizations, interventions and physician consultations for such patients even though they do not live longer or suffer less than patients in other states. (The Star-Ledger)