C426 Healthcare Values and Ethics Paper to upload.docx

A1. Potential Ethical Dilemmas Jamilah Smith was taken to the hospital after collapsing beside her bed in an extended care facility. She is 90 years old and speaks little English but is highly educated. Tests were performed and it was determined that she had a heart attack. She has no advanced directives and her youngest son is listed as her next of kin. Time is of the essence, as she only has days to live without treatment, and there are differing opinions regarding her treatment moving forward. Her family is requesting only care to keep her comfortable until she passes. A social worker reports that she was told by the patient that she wishes to live and be helped. The healthcare team naturally wishes to treat the patient to the best of their abilities. There are three ethical dilemmas