07-15-2007, 02:49 PM
72. A 14-year old boy is diagnosed with terminally ill cancer. He is not responding to chemotherapy. His parents want to continue the treatment. However, the boy does not want to continue his suffering. The physician told the parents that chemotherapy will not be helpful. What is the appropriate decision at this point? (Important)
Answer: the boy™s decision should be respected because the treatment is futile.
(WRONG PT MINOR PARENTS REQUEST SHUD BE UPHELD)GIVING CHEMOTHERAPY DOESNT PUT PT ON LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION
Answer: the boy™s decision should be respected because the treatment is futile.
(WRONG PT MINOR PARENTS REQUEST SHUD BE UPHELD)GIVING CHEMOTHERAPY DOESNT PUT PT ON LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION