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Should We Withhold Life Support? PHI-FXP 3200 Capella University Patient Directives In this case study Mr. Martinez is a 75-year-old man with a history of COPD that was admitted with an upper respiratory condition. After being admitted, Mr. Martinez, with his wife, agreed to no resuscitation efforts and a DNR (do not resuscitate) order was placed. Patients directives are usually written advanced directives or living will (Emanuel, et al., 1991). Physicians have the duty to provide the appropriate care related to the principle of beneficence and professional accountability (Gredge, et al, 2007). Quality of Life Mr. Martinez has a history of COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This disease causes poor airflow in and out of the lungs as well as other breathing related issues such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis (CDC, 2023). Mr. Martinezs oxygen was accidentally increas

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Should We Withhold Life Support?

PHI-FXP 3200
Capella University




Patient Directives

In this case study Mr. Martinez is a 75-year-old man with a history of COPD that was

admitted with an upper respiratory condition. After being admitted, Mr. Martinez, with his

wife, agreed to no resuscitation efforts and a DNR (do not resuscitate) order was placed.

Patient’s directives are usually written advanced directives or living will (Emanuel, et al.,

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