Case Study: Family Wishes and Patient Autonomy
Introduction After suffering acute respiratory distress, Mr. Watkins was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, which led to his admission to the intensive care unit. Considering his health condition, he required supplemental oxygen on top of antibiotics; therefore, he was put on a mechanical respirator. After pneumonia had mostly cleared, Mr. Watkins, unfortunately, became respirator-dependent. Regardless of ... Read More
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