Ethical Issues Surrounding End Of Life Care

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Some ethical problems surrounding end of life care are correlated to decision making for patients and families. Physicians should respect the beliefs and values of the patient before withholding, withdrawing or giving and order for DNR (do not resuscitate) or DNI (do not intubate), in other words not to be confused with unnecessary use of interventions that produce more harm than good with idealistic hopes from the treatment. An advance directive permit competent individuals to make their healthcare choices or wishes to their providers or families in case of future disability in carrying out end of life decision. Families playing a central role and have the obligation to fight for the preference of the patient. Sometimes the patient desires