NOK -Different opinion on mum Flashcards
1
Q
86y F A.Pancreatitis in MOF.
Daughter - indecent to put mum through any more
Son - do not want to give up on her
A
Consider pt best interest
Establish most appropriate surrogate
Clarify patients values, preference & desires.
2
Q
Avoid tangents & discussing on various family realationship.
Focus on plan of care for the patient
Arrange regular meeting with all family members.
Reinforce a shared approach to the decision making process.
A
EVENTHOUGH U FIND IT UPSETTING SEEING UR MOTHER LIKE THIS, WHAT DO U THINK SHE WOULD WANT FOR HERSELF IS HE COULD TELL US NOW ?
CAN WE ALL MEET TOGETHER TO DISCUSS UR MOTHERS CARE?
WHY DO U THINK UR BRO IS KEEN THAT WE DONT STOP LIFE SUPPORT RX?
HAS HE TALKED TO U ABT HIS FEELINGS?
