On Best Interests: A Case for Clinical Ethics Consultation

This article presents a case analysis based on the Stakeholder, Facts, Norms, and Options Framework to analyze the best interest course of action for Mr K., a patient diagnosed with abdominal pain due to end-stage liver cirrhosis and who lacks decisional capacity in regard to his own treatment decision making. The case analysis highlights specific examples of how nurses can provide information, facilitate discussion, and otherwise support patients and families to achieve best interest outcomes.
Source: Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Ethics Series Source Type: research