Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Confronting difficult decisions.

F Segal-Gidan

    Physician Assistant (American Academy of Physician Assistants)
    |January 9, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Medical advancements allow life extension, but treatment withdrawal decisions require careful consideration of diagnosis, prognosis, and patient wishes. Physician Assistants (PAs) play a key role in this ethical decision-making process.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Health care for a legion of aging baby boomers.

    JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants·2001
    Same author

    The process of care in preventive in-home comprehensive geriatric assessment.

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society·1997
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Clinical Decision-Making
    • Healthcare Technology Impact

    Background:

    • Modern medical technology enables life support beyond clinically prudent or wise limits.
    • The availability of technology does not necessitate its application in all patient care scenarios.

    Discussion:

    • Withholding or withdrawing medical treatment necessitates a thorough evaluation of diagnosis, prognosis, and explicit patient desires.
    • Physician Assistants (PAs) are uniquely positioned due to their collaborative relationships with physicians and patients to facilitate these critical discussions.

    Key Insights:

    • Patient autonomy and informed consent are paramount in end-of-life care decisions.
    • PAs can significantly contribute to shared decision-making, ensuring patient values guide treatment choices.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Ethical frameworks must guide the application of life-sustaining technologies.

    • Outlook:

    • Further research into PA-led ethical consultations can refine best practices in palliative and end-of-life care.
    • Integrating patient-centered values into clinical protocols is crucial for responsible technology utilization.
    • Continued dialogue on the judicious use of medical technology is essential for compassionate healthcare.