Counterpoint: The Texas advance directives act is ethically flawed: medical futility disputes must be resolved by a fair process.

摘要

MrJ's case and cases like it are among the most frustrating problems experienced by clinicians in the practice of medicine today. In an environment where physicians and nurses work hard to cure and to comfort, these situations force us to squander scarce time and resources in pursuit of apparently meaningless ends. In the midst of daily routines that involve collaborative, respectful, and productive interactions with patients and families, these stalemates consume countless hours with angry conversations, accusations, and conflict, grinding us down and contributing to burnout among physicians and nurses alike