week 5: MAID Flashcards
what are the two MAID pathways
- RFND (reasonably foreseeable natural death)
- NRFNA (no reasonably foreseeable natural death)
what is the process for RFND MAID
- intake (provider contacts MAID)
- triage (by RN over phone)
- assessment (2 separate appointments)
- written request
- provision (make sure they have a chance to back out)
what is the process of NRFND
patient questionnaire
HCP input
phsychosocial assessment
minimum 90 day assessment period
expert input (does their condition cause suffering)
serious consideration of all treatment options
what are the three MAID meds
- midazolam
- propofol
- rocuronium
when does cardiac arrest occur after MAID meds given
- 8-10 minutes
what does it mean that MAID is not allowed through advanced directive request
it cannot be your ACP statuts
whats the difference between withholding treatment and withdrawing treatmnent
withholding treatment: the decision not to begin treatment
withdrawing treatment; the decision to stop an intervention that keeps a person alive
definition of death
irreversible cessation of all Brian function
what is the definition of euthinasia
ending someones life for compassionate reasons (illegal)
what is conscientious objection
not giving medical care because it interferes with morals
what is the criteria to being allowed conscientious objection
- must not be an emergent situation
- must have a longstanding belief that the intervention is morally wrong
- there is another nurse who can resume care in a timely manner
what are misconceptions about conscientious objection
that theyre based on fear, prejudice and convenience
what is a tort
a civil law that is broken
doesn’t usually go to prison
what is life sustaining therapy
meant to prolong life but not resverse the underlying cause
do we withdraw care
no. only interventions
