05-15-2008, 02:44 PM
29. An 84 yr old woman with sever Alzheimer™s disease is admittied , she has lost the ability to communicate , is bed bound & is unable to eat. She did not appoint a proxy & there is no written will or clear verbal advance directive. Multiple family members routinely visit her & u are unable to achieve as clear consensus amongnst family members of what the pt ˜s wishes were.
What should u do in terms of her care?
a.follow the wishes of the eldest child
b.follow what u think is best
c.ask another attending of his opinion
d.ask the hospital administrator for consent
e.pursue an ethics committee evaluation.
What should u do in terms of her care?
a.follow the wishes of the eldest child
b.follow what u think is best
c.ask another attending of his opinion
d.ask the hospital administrator for consent
e.pursue an ethics committee evaluation.