A client with end-stage renal disease has called a meeting with the healthcare team and their family. The Healthcare Provider would like the client to stop dialysis due to frequent infections of their fistula, missed dialysis appointments, and a disregard for this fluid and dietary restrictions. An ethicist is guiding the meeting. What should the group do if they cannot reach consensus?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

A client with end-stage renal disease has called a meeting with the healthcare team and their family. The Healthcare Provider would like the client to stop dialysis due to frequent infections of their fistula, missed dialysis appointments, and a disregard for this fluid and dietary restrictions. An ethicist is guiding the meeting. What should the group do if they cannot reach consensus? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

The group must decide on who will make the final decision for care

Answer

The group will need to consult a lawyer to gain direction on the legal implications of withdrawing dialysis

Answer

The Healthcare Provider's decision will need to be followed due to medical futility

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The healthcare ethicist will be responsible for making the final decision for client care

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