1.15 Ethics 2 Flashcards
Withdraw care for someone with a devastating injury based on relative wishes
No
not follow
full discussion
determ patient best interest
Husband views evidence patients wishes not determinative
other family member may provide different views
Impossible determine any significant injury
Lasting power of attorney right to refuse Rx
Yes LPA covers medical treatment decsion
specfies life and dicesion gives attorney right to refuse
Is a signed piece of paper from relative saying this person is an LPA make them an LPA
No - need to register LPA court protection has lost capacity to consent
takes time
LPA granted
corut provide documentation prove position
Should demands be followed for someone who has an LOA
If there is a dispute between clinicians and attorney
belief of clinicals that attorney not acing in patients best interest
return the court seek a review
court protection
- make decision
- confirm attorney decision
- remove attorney appoint deputy to further decision on behalf court
