Medical breakthroughs over the past century have given us innumerable ways to improve life. Vaccinations, anesthetics, and the invention of new diagnostic equipment were great steps forward in the medical field. Each discovery has lead to the next, and medical science has advanced exponentially. Today, with modern equipment and pharmaceuticals, life can be extended far longer than ever before. Unfortunately, with these advancements a question is raised. At what point does treatment outweigh the patient’s
