Ethical questions

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>Judicial orders for this specific scenario common, but naturally will vary according the JW population at your hospital. Most cases where a judicial order is sought do not make the news. All hospitals have policy and procedures for this eventuality. </p>

<p>Here are a few examples turned up by google:</p>

<p>Oregon order for transfusion in setting of lymphoblastic leukemia. <a href=“http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A130828.htm[/url]”>http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/A130828.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Massachusetts order in setting of leukemia, 2007.
<a href=“http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE7DC1439F935A25752C0A967958260[/url]”>http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE7DC1439F935A25752C0A967958260&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Massachusetts, 1999.
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<p>As BRM noted, these questions are intended to make you think and weigh all options. An answer that identifies reasonable options; considers pros and cons with respect to patient safety, patient autonomy, and parental wishes; and then makes a supported decision will serve you well.</p>