Health care or therapy that is likely to be ineffective or, worse, that may cause increased pain or further damage to a patient's health and are usually undertaken as a last resort when a lesser treatment will result in death is referred to as which of the following?

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Heroic treatment refers to aggressive medical interventions that are used as a last resort to save a patient's life, often when other treatments have failed or are not viable. These treatments can be risky and may cause additional harm or discomfort.

Health Care or Therapy That Is Likely to Be Ineffective