Well, I'm not surprised to hear this but a survey reveals a huge belief that divine intervention can save dying patients
More than half of randomly surveyed adults -- 57 percent -- said God's intervention could save a family member even if physicians declared treatment would be futile. And nearly three-quarters said patients have a right to demand that treatment continue.
And, researchers said, doctors "need to be prepared to deal with families who are waiting for a miracle."
I guess that's the hard part, dealing with these folks who believe that a golden angel is going to save the day. Maybe the doctors need a counselor standing very closely when the madness starts. Or maybe a person who can slap some sense in these people.
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