Q1. How should the balance between a living will and family's wish be taken in this case?

Question Q1. How should the balance between a living will and family’s wish be taken in this case? Q2. Is a living will always prior to other’s request? Is the patient’s right violated because his living will has been ignored? Q3. What would you do if you were his doctor? How about if you were one of the children of the couple? Q4. What are the legal perspective and ethical principles apply in this situation? Q5. If a ventilator is taken away from the patient against his wife’s request, is it possible to say that the wife’s right or dignity was ignored by a sole interest of society which here is a system of “living will”?Q6. Further discuss the case utilizing the M-O-R-A-L Model in ethical decision-making. Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)