Dr. Cox and J.D. in “Unfinished Business”

She doesn't want dialysis? Well, if she declines dialysis, then there is no ethical dilemma.

J.D.

But what about our duty as doctors to do everything in our power to help--

(mock-crying) "But what about our duty as doctors?" (normal voice) Look, this has nothing to do with your patient. It's all about you. You are afraid of death, and you can't be. You're in medicine. You've gotta accept the fact that everything we do here- everything- is a stall. We're just trying to keep the game going, that's it. But ultimately, it always ends up the same way.