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This 9 page paper evaluates a case study (provided by a student) that involves withholding or providing care for an individual who is critically ill. The family situation complicates things as does the disagreement between two treating physicians. Solutions for the problem are explored including suggestions for changing protocol in the hospital itself. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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by a student) that involves withholding or providing care for an individual who is critically ill. The family situation complicates things as does the disagreement between two treating physicians. Solutions
for the problem are explored including suggestions for changing protocol in the hospital itself. Bibliography lists 5 sources. SA145med.rtf I. Introduction
Making decisions involving the care of family members, or about ones own health care, is sometimes difficult. This is true particularly as it concerns end
of life matters or when life or death decisions must be made. Having a living will, or instructions, helps the situation when decisions must be made if the patient is
not capable of rendering such a decision at the time. Case studies are sometimes helpful in exploring such matters. In evaluating a case
study, it is important for a student to realize that there are greater implications beyond the scope of the case. The outcome of a particular case often has enormous ramifications.
In the case study at hand, problems addressed involve those of management as well as ethical considerations. II. Case Study
Andrew is a 68-year-old male who was admitted to a medical intensive care unit after experiencing a stroke. On life support, he requires continual nursing care. He has no
advanced directives, or living will, and his only known relative is his 29-year-old daughter, Lydia, who is mentally retarded. Lydia does understand that her father is very sick but insists
that everything should be done to keep him alive. Andrew is her legal guardian and she lives with him. Further, she is not capable of independent living.
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