And it was back in the mid-1980s, and as I point out in a piece, that was when we are spending about eight percent of our gross domestic product on health care. And even then, we had the impression that so much of the excessive, aggressive medical treatment that took place at the end of life was not only unnecessary but it was cruel.

Summary

This quote highlights the excessive and aggressive medical treatment that was being conducted, particularly towards the end of life, in the mid-1980s when approximately 8% of the gross domestic product was being spent on healthcare. The author implies that there was a growing awareness of the unnecessary and inhumane nature of these treatments, suggesting that they were both unnecessary from a medical standpoint and causing undue suffering to patients. This statement underscores the need for a reevaluation of medical practices in order to prioritize patient well-being and eliminate unnecessary and harmful treatments.

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