1. Jamilah’s medical problem was discovered to be a heart attack. The heart attack is acute and not chronic. It is a critical condition and care must be taken immediately. A heart attack is not reversible. This an emergent situation, but not exactly a terminal condition. There are procedures that can be performed to improve Jamilah’s condition.
2. The goals of treatment would be to extend Jamilah’s life and possible improve her health.
3. Medical treatment is not indicated if it goes against the patient’s wishes.
4. The probability of success for Jamilah may diminished due to her age and other medical conditions.
5. Jamilah may have her life extended with medical care, but without she would die.
Patient Preferences
1. Benefits and risks have …show more content…
Jamilah had a heart attack. The heart attack is acute and not chronic. It is a critical condition. A heart attack is not reversible. This an emergent situation, but not always a terminal condition. There are procedures that can be performed to improve Jamilah’s condition.
2. Treatment can extend the patient’s life.
3. Medical treatment is not indicated if it is against Jamilah’s wishes.
4. She would live longer if she is treated for the heart attack.
5. Jamilah may be able to live a few more years if her heart attack is treated and preventative measure put in place to avoid another one. Long term care will be needed for maintaining a healthy diet and getting her diabetes under control.
Patient Preferences
1. A translator is needed to explain benefits, risks and to get consent.
2. There is no evidence of incapacity with this patient. There is a cultural issue of her family taking control of her care.
1. The patient informed the social worker that she wants to live.
2. There is no evidence of preferences to medical care made before today.
3. If she were incapacitated, the family would make the decision.
4. Jamilah has not turned down care, but she would not be able to follow instructions without assistance from a
2. The goals of treatment would be to extend Jamilah’s life and possible improve her health.
3. Medical treatment is not indicated if it goes against the patient’s wishes.
4. The probability of success for Jamilah may diminished due to her age and other medical conditions.
5. Jamilah may have her life extended with medical care, but without she would die.
Patient Preferences
1. Benefits and risks have …show more content…
Jamilah had a heart attack. The heart attack is acute and not chronic. It is a critical condition. A heart attack is not reversible. This an emergent situation, but not always a terminal condition. There are procedures that can be performed to improve Jamilah’s condition.
2. Treatment can extend the patient’s life.
3. Medical treatment is not indicated if it is against Jamilah’s wishes.
4. She would live longer if she is treated for the heart attack.
5. Jamilah may be able to live a few more years if her heart attack is treated and preventative measure put in place to avoid another one. Long term care will be needed for maintaining a healthy diet and getting her diabetes under control.
Patient Preferences
1. A translator is needed to explain benefits, risks and to get consent.
2. There is no evidence of incapacity with this patient. There is a cultural issue of her family taking control of her care.
1. The patient informed the social worker that she wants to live.
2. There is no evidence of preferences to medical care made before today.
3. If she were incapacitated, the family would make the decision.
4. Jamilah has not turned down care, but she would not be able to follow instructions without assistance from a