A 68‑year‑old man with stage IV metastatic lung cancer is ad…
A 68‑year‑old man with stage IV metastatic lung cancer is admitted for worsening dyspnea and pain despite ongoing chemotherapy. During the visit, he tells you: I’m so tired of being in pain and in the hospital. I do not want any more aggressive treatments if they’re not going to help me live better. His wife asks, “Does this mean he has to stop all care?” What is the most appropriate next step in management?