Hlt 520 topic 1 dq1 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HLT 520 Topic 1 DQ1 A patient is in a coma that appears irreversible. His mother, who is his surrogate, firmly believes that he will recover and that God is taking a hand to work a miracle if everyone will just wait long enough. She wants everything done for the patient, including resuscitation if he arrests. She insists that he stay in the hospital, and is very upset that he was transferred out of the ICU and his care was moved to comfort measures, rather than aggressive treatment. The mothe...

HLT 520 Topic 1 DQ1 A patient is in a coma that appears irreversible. His mother, who is his surrogate, firmly believes that he will recover and that God is taking a hand to work a miracle if everyone will just wait long enough..... The above statement is given in the full Question and I have made a comprehensive Answer/Discussion on it.