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Risks of harm from surgery often outweigh benefits for those over 65

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From Just Care, March 20, 2018:

http://justcareusa.org/risks-of-harm-from-surgery-towards-end-of-life-often-outweigh-benefits/?link_id=31&can_id=ce4156f872f2722f6f70bce8ee174be7&source=email-most-voters-back-candidates-who-support-expanding-medicare-and-social-security&email_referrer=email_323559&email_subject=most-voters-back-candidates-who-support-expanding-medicare-and-social-security

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