Some doctors would say it's a matter of differing academic opinions between colleagues. Because even if some patients are saved, they might only live for a few more days, consuming a huge amount of medical expenses and exhausting their families, it's better to frankly explain this prognosis to the family.
Once a patient cannot be saved and much money is spent, the family may vent their grievances onto the doctors, causing a lot of stress, so it's better to be clear with the family from the beginning.
Is saving a patient only extending their life by a few days? This judgment is based on a doctor's personal clinical experience and how many cases they have seen. Some doctors are honest about the number of cases, while others might suggest asking others.
