The Dying Person Ethical Challenges

 

CLICK HERE TO JOIN

It is common for physicians and nurses to face ethical dilemmas every day while providing care to patients, especially those with critical illnesses. The situations where the answer can be “right” are very rare in such cases. 

This is especially more common during EOL (end-of-life) care, where the patient and caregivers might experience extreme emotions like grief, sadness, and loss. Oncologists often have to act as mediators through such difficult moments by advocating for their patients and connecting their caregivers with resources that would help them during the challenging phase.

During EOL care, the ethical dilemma may arise due to situations like patient's independence being compromised, communication breakdowns, lack of effective symptom management, shared decision making, and non-beneficial care. 

Physicians often have to navigate through such ethical dilemmas by suggesting the best possible treatment and advice while allowing patients and their family members the opportunity to manage EOL with courage and dignity.

Here, it is important for physicians to know when to consult an ethics committee at the hospital or institution.

They may consider reaching out to the ethics committee in the following situations.

  • Family members are not sure of whether or when to begin end-of-life treatment

  • You and the patient are distressed over the decisions

  • Religious and cultural beliefs conflict with the recommended treatment

  • The family or caregivers are not certain about who should make the decision in case the patient is unable to do so

  • No “right” answer and course of action seems to be available

Communication is the key to EOL care. Conversations with patients and their families about death and making the choice of EOL care can never be easy. Hence, doctors also need to improve their  communication techniques so that they feel more comfortable while having these difficult conversations with the patient and families.

Now you have an opportunity to learn more about ethical challenges in EOL care. Attend our ‘RESPIRATORY CARE WEBINAR ON MEDICAL ETHICS’ on 18th November 2020 at 3 pm to improve your skills in managing ethical challenges in critical patients. 

Our respiratory webinars are focused on creating awareness among healthcare professionals about the challenges they might face while providing end-of-life care to patients with life-threatening conditions. 

It also aims to help physicians understand how to manage the issues patients face due to the unaffordable diagnostic methods. We will also discuss the need to mitigate risks and protect the interest of patients in clinical research. You can ask questions to our panel of expert physicians if you have any queries related to these topics. The physician will also share with you their clinical experience and case studies related to medical ethics. 

Join the webinar to get a bird's eye view of the ethical challenges faced by physicians and other healthcare experts so that you can provide the best possible treatment and care to all patients. 

 

 



Popular posts from this blog

RESPIRATORY THERAPY TOPICS ON SLEEP MEDICINE WEBINAR

A & T Lectures Sleep Medicine Webinar Respiratory Conference that is considered live or traditional CEU’s. You can interact and ask questions after the presentation. Hosted by A & T Lectures Using Zoom Video Communications We will be offering 5 Live/Webinar AARC approved CEU’s October 22 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm  CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AND INSTRUCTION ON ACCESSING THIS WEBINAR Register for the conference Special note: You can join the conference for free but only those that register will get the 5 CEU’s Download ZOOM to your computer or laptop/desktop (its free) Practice using ZOOM with a friend before entering the webinar as this will not be the right time to teach you how to access the conference Make sure you join the webinar by accessing this link 10 minutes before the conference. Join The Webinar
Read more

Pulmonary Fibrosis – Symptoms, Causes, Stages, and Treatment

Image
Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disorder that occurs when the tissues in the lungs become damaged followed by scarring. Scaring results in the formation of thick and stiff tissue that makes it more difficult for the lungs to expand and relax preventing them from working properly. As pulmonary fibrosis becomes worsens, the patient becomes short of breath in a progressive manner. The scarring linked to pulmonary fibrosis is often caused due to a combination of factors. However, in most cases, it is difficult to detect the exact cause that triggered the development of this condition. When no specific cause can be found, the condition is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The damage caused due to pulmonary fibrosis cannot be reversed. However, medications and treatment may sometimes help to ease the symptoms and improve the patient's quality of life. In some patients, a lung transplant may be required. Stages of pulmonary fibrosis Stage 1: Recent diagnosis The common early
Read more

Management Of Respiratory Failure In COVID Patients

Image
Management Of Respiratory Failure In COVID Patients It’s been more than 8 months now and still, the COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of decline in the number of cases. What makes the COVID-19 pandemic a major cause of concern is the high risk of mortality associated with it, particularly due to respiratory failure. COVID-19 has a higher tropism for the lung and is known to cause severe pneumonia and ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), especially in patients with a weak immune system and existing co-morbidities. This marks the need for the physicians, nurses, and healthcare workers to stay abreast of the latest information about the risk of ARDS and the recommended protocol for the management of respiratory distress in COVID-19 patients. Clinical features of ARDS in COVID-19 patents Most patients with COVID-induced respiratory distress meet the Berlin definition of ARDS. However, some patients may exhibit a different phenotype of ARDS with lower lung weight, higher lu
Read more