Case Study #4

With regard to that statement do the following.

• Write a position paper that addresses whether or not patients and families have a right to insist on receiving medical treatment that medical authorities agree is futile.
  • Provide evidence from a minimum of four references to support your position.
  • Provide a concise and thoughtful response to the question which considers, at a minimum, the following elements.
    • Stakeholders
    • Government’s role and legislative substantiation.
    • Outcomes, both negative and positive.
    • Economic implications.
    • Quality of life issues.
    • Benefits to society.