Tommi Christoff
PHI 1600
Advance Directive
Asking for Alex: County mom becomes advocate for pediatric advance directives http://www.enewscourier.com/news/asking-for-alex-county-mom-becomes-advocate-for-pediatric-advance/article_8fe33ddc-6d46-11e5-8099-e76e0dfe412f.html
Alex Hoover, 14, has mitral valve stenosis, a condition in which Alex’s mitral valve is very narrow and limits blood flow to his heart and lungs. Alex was also diagnosed with a form of autism that limits his social interactions with other people. He still receives education through a hospital homebound program provided by the county school system. Alex worked hard to make a few friends through the program and wishes to see those friends for a few hours at school each week. The problem is he could lose his life at any moment during these school visits. …show more content…
This would be an example of a proxy advance directive. The family, specifically Alex’s mom, has become the surrogate decision maker for Alex Hoover. I think Rene is making the best decision possible for her son. He wants to have a few enjoyable moments, and he already knows his life could end any moment. He’s been stuck in this terrifying situation all of his life and he’s finally realized what he wants. He wants to have a life where he is able to see a few friends and is supported by those friends and family. His mother is willing to let him have exactly
PHI 1600
Advance Directive
Asking for Alex: County mom becomes advocate for pediatric advance directives http://www.enewscourier.com/news/asking-for-alex-county-mom-becomes-advocate-for-pediatric-advance/article_8fe33ddc-6d46-11e5-8099-e76e0dfe412f.html
Alex Hoover, 14, has mitral valve stenosis, a condition in which Alex’s mitral valve is very narrow and limits blood flow to his heart and lungs. Alex was also diagnosed with a form of autism that limits his social interactions with other people. He still receives education through a hospital homebound program provided by the county school system. Alex worked hard to make a few friends through the program and wishes to see those friends for a few hours at school each week. The problem is he could lose his life at any moment during these school visits. …show more content…
This would be an example of a proxy advance directive. The family, specifically Alex’s mom, has become the surrogate decision maker for Alex Hoover. I think Rene is making the best decision possible for her son. He wants to have a few enjoyable moments, and he already knows his life could end any moment. He’s been stuck in this terrifying situation all of his life and he’s finally realized what he wants. He wants to have a life where he is able to see a few friends and is supported by those friends and family. His mother is willing to let him have exactly