Dilemma · Ethics & Law
1d · Hypothetical, no court ruling
AI illustrationHonor a dementia patient's directive to refuse food?
Your callShould caregivers follow the directive to refuse food?
TL;DR
- 1A patient with advanced dementia previously wrote a directive refusing all life-saving measures.
- 2Now unable to communicate, they seem content when fed by caregivers.
- 3Family members are divided on respecting the written directive or the apparent wishes.
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