Too Much Health Data Can Hurt End-of-Life Care, Study Finds
More data isn't always better—especially when it matters most.
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Key Points
- Too much health data can confuse patients and families at the end of life.
- The study calls this a 'breakdown' in the data-interpretation-action loop.
- Clear communication is more important than more data in serious illness.
Why It Matters
For anyone facing serious illness, this means doctors should focus on clear communication, not just more data.