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Futility (531 words) |
 | The concept of futility is sometimes used to describe any effort to achieve a result that is possible but which experience suggests is highly improbable and cannot systematically be reproduced. |
| The concept of futility has also been described as any effort to achieve a result that is unreasonable or impossible. |
| Traditionally, the principle of disproportionate or extraordinary means includes futility as a criterion, but is a broader principle that includes a burden/benefit analysis. |
| Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for futility (609 words) |
| Convinced of the futility of revolt, he remained loyal to the British during the Indian Mutiny and saved the lives of many Europeans. |
| Futility and the common cold: how requests for antibiotics can illuminate care at the end of life. |
| The dilemma of "medical futility" - a "wisdom model" for decisionmaking. |
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