Posted by Rich spurr on March 22, 1998 at 13:26:53:
In Reply to: Re: Final case study posted by Jonathan on March 19, 1998 at 17:35:40:
: : Do you think it was justified to lie or would you have handled the
: : situation differently?
: Isn't it surprising. On the last case, I didn't think it was right to lie. On this one I do.
I know that any health professional that this decision would not be an easy decision. what I believe
is important here is how the lying will affect the entire family,
not only the wife is involved here. No matter what decision is made
by the healthcare facility, it is never a easy time to tell or attempt
to tell the family in the easiest way that someone that they have loved and cared for
years has passed away. All healthcare professionals have to look at this and weigh
all the options that are available and make the best possible decision for the family
and one that you can live with.