Informed Consent
1993; American College of Physicians; Volume: 118; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.7326/0003-4819-118-3-199302010-00012
ISSN1539-3704
Autores Tópico(s)Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
ResumoOn Being a Doctor1 February 1993Informed ConsentKenneth B. Wasser, MDKenneth B. Wasser, MDSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-118-3-199302010-00012 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail A mother faces the dilemma of either continuing medical care of her hopelessly ill child or putting an end to what she considers his “high-tech medical torture”. Finally, a wise clinician helps release her from her terrible conflict.Bobby's eyes would sparkle when he talked about baseball. He knew all the top players' batting averages dating back to their rookie years. Like a lot of 12-year-old boys, Bobby loved baseball. But unlike most, he never had a chance to play little league or sandlot ball. Bobby had muscular dystrophy. His delayed motor development, waddling toe walk, and large calf muscles ... Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Corresponding Author: Kenneth B. Wasser, MD, 43 Gilbert Street North, Tinton Falls, NJ 07701-4998. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByVirtue and physicians 1 February 1993Volume 118, Issue 3Page: 224KeywordsDo not resuscitate ordersEmotionsIntensive care unitsMusclesMuscular dystrophiesMyocardiumRiversSurgeryVentilatorsWheelchairs Issue Published: 1 February 1993 CopyrightCopyright © 1993 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF DownloadLoading ...
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