Question

The legal system has established precedents that sometimes require medical care to be provided to patients even when relatives oppose it and there is little hope that the patient can achieve a minimal quality of life. Who should pay for this care? Please answer this question in a paragraph (at least 4 sentences) Thank you!

Answer 1

This question demonstrates a dilemma often faced by health professionals when making potential end-of-life care decisions.In this scenario specialist knowledge and experience and clinical judgement to identify treatments which are clinically appropriate and likely to benefit for the patient should come into play.Provide treatment that are ethically right and appropriate.Consideration of best interests (BI), futility, sanctity of life, quality of life, and ‘justice rights’ are essential when undertaking complex decision-making.