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Approaches to Issues of Futility Bernard W. Freedman, JD, MPH [email_address]
E. M. Cioran ,[object Object]
California Probate Code 4650 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Problems with determination of futility are often caused by physicians ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Physicians are obligated to initiate patient dialogue   ,[object Object],[object Object]
Physicians Don’t Generally Discuss  End of Life Decisions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Prolonged Ventilation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Effective vs. Excessive ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What does the patient/surrogate need to understand when considering futility ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Faith and Dignity ,[object Object],[object Object]
The surrogate is not your patient. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Dealing with Surrogate Decision Makers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
California Probate Code §4714 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Surrogates and the Therapeutic Privilege ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Significant Delay must not be permitted to impact on pt’s best interests ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
California Probate Code 4714 ,[object Object],[object Object]
Statutory Right of the Physician regarding the Determination of Futility ,[object Object],[object Object]
California Probate Code §4766 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Disqualification of a Surrogate ,[object Object],[object Object]
Technology can Mask Futility ,[object Object],[object Object]
Do not mask futility with medicine ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Don’t frighten the patient or surrogate with the word “futility.” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Elicit patient’s valued life activities   to help evaluate QOL ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Time-Limited trials ,[object Object],[object Object]
All Patients  or surrogates must : ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Risks of Demanding Futile Treatment Must be Disclosed ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Acceptable Criteria ,[object Object],[object Object]
Unacceptable Criteria ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Jose Ortega y Gasset ,[object Object]
The Law ,[object Object],[object Object]
California Probate Code 4765 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Judicial Powers: ,[object Object],[object Object]
The Law for Withholding Life Sustaining Treatment   ,[object Object],PVS Yes Yes Yes CCE  of Pt’s Intent  Minimally Conscious
Transparency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Seeking Review and Recommendations of Ethics Committees ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The ethics of terminal care ,[object Object],[object Object]

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