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What is Mr. Ahmed's primary wish regarding his end-of-life care?
What is Mr. Ahmed's primary wish regarding his end-of-life care?
What is the legal directive that Mr. Ahmed has signed regarding his medical treatment?
What is the legal directive that Mr. Ahmed has signed regarding his medical treatment?
Which ethical dilemma is highlighted in this scenario regarding Mr. Ahmed's care?
Which ethical dilemma is highlighted in this scenario regarding Mr. Ahmed's care?
What role does Dr. Sarah play in Mr. Ahmed's treatment process?
What role does Dr. Sarah play in Mr. Ahmed's treatment process?
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What impact does the eldest son’s belief about treatment have on the healthcare team's approach?
What impact does the eldest son’s belief about treatment have on the healthcare team's approach?
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Study Notes
Case Overview
- Dr. Sarah is a senior oncologist at a busy urban hospital.
- Mr. Ahmed, a 65-year-old man, is diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.
- Despite aggressive treatment, Mr. Ahmed's condition has deteriorated to the final stages, with a prognosis of only weeks to live.
- He is experiencing significant pain and suffering.
Patient’s Wishes
- Mr. Ahmed has expressed a desire to avoid further aggressive treatment.
- Prefers to spend remaining time in comfort with family support.
- Signed a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, refusing any life-prolonging measures, including resuscitation.
Family Dynamics
- Mr. Ahmed's eldest son struggles to accept his father's prognosis.
- The family believes in exhausting all possible measures to prolong his life, despite the patient's wishes.
- The son insists on disregarding the DNR order and continuing aggressive interventions.
Ethical Dilemma
- The healthcare team acknowledges Mr. Ahmed’s DNR order and preferences.
- There are cultural pressures influencing the family's expectations around end-of-life care.
- Team members are divided: some advocate for respecting the patient’s wishes, while others feel compelled to consider the family's desires.
Ethical Questions Raised
- How to balance patient autonomy with family wishes in end-of-life care.
- The ethical importance of respecting a patient’s signed DNR order amidst family pressure.
- Considerations of cultural values impacting decision-making in healthcare settings.
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This quiz explores ethical decision-making in end-of-life care, focusing on a case involving a patient with terminal cancer. Participants will analyze the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in navigating ethical dilemmas. It is essential for understanding the code of ethics in medical practice.
