Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 5

Question 5

 

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You have been asked to help resolve a disagreement between the family of an incapacitated patient and the medical team over whether to continue or withdraw life-sustaining treatment. Which of the following is a true statement?

 

 

 

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It is inappropriate to meet with parties separately. In order to ensure neutrality, all parties need to be present for all discussions.  
 

 

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It is often helpful to gather information about the case prior to meeting with the parties formally.
 

 

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It is almost always better to ask the physicians to speak first because they understand the medical facts the best.  
 

 

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Goals of care should be based exclusively on objective clinical facts. It is inappropriate to use value judgments to define the goals of care.
 

 

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