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Mr. Jones is an active, 80 yr old elderly man in a nursing home who has no close relatives except a young nephew. During a walk one day, he receives a puncture wound to the leg that becomes infected and gangrenous. As a result of his illness, Mr. Jones has a high fever and becomes unresponsive to questions. The physician decides that the only way to save his life is to remove his leg. The nephew tells the physician that he does not think his uncle would want to live if his leg was amputated. The patient has left no advance directives in regards to what he would wish in such a case.
1. Before you come to a conclusion in the case you need to investigate all the facts- List all the facts and questions you would like answered and the individuals you would discuss these questions with
2. When you question Mr. Jone’s lawyer , you are told that the nephew is his only heir and that he is very wealthy. Does this change your decision?
3. Once you have explored all the facts – what are all the possible solutions in this case and how do they affect the members involved?
4. State your decision and evaluate it in regards to the basic principles involved. Does it promote them or sacrifice them?
SCIENCE
HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING
HCR 220
Mr. Jones is an active, 80 yr old elderly man in a nursing home who has no close relatives except a
