Great post Louise, it is true that the patient rights are more important than that of the caregiver. No matter what the situation is, the patient always come first, and the patient has the right to make decision about their cares. As a physician, your obligation is to respect and support the patient’s rights. If a nurse or physician refuse to provide for a patient, they are being unethical. I also believe it is ethical for a caregiver to risk his/her life in order to save the life of a patient because, it is their responsibilities to protect and save
