Dispute between the family of the very seriously ill patient and the doctors. (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Samuels, Alec
• Is Part Of: Medico-legal journal. Volume 88:Part 1(2020)Supplement
• Page Start: 22
• Page End: 25
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: Doctors -- wishes of patient -- wishes of family -- dispute -- switch off -- palliative care -- principles; Medical jurisprudence -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Crime -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 614.105
• DOI: 10.1177/0025817220923669
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-8172

Abstract

Abstract: The decided cases on disputes between the doctor and the family of the patient. A consideration of the relevant factors, such as the prognosis, the quality of life, the wishes of the patient, the tolerability of the patient, futility, dignity. Discussion of possible alternatives, such as wait and see. Ultimately the best interests of the patient must prevail.