Joseph Jones is 52 years old and has lived on the Sunshine Coast in Noosa all his life. He worked on a farm and is married to Susan for 25 years. He…

Question Answered step-by-step Joseph Jones is 52 years old and has lived on the Sunshine Coast inNoosa all his life. He worked on a farm and is married to Susan for 25 years. He has three adult children all married with children. He has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, and he has ‘good days’ and ‘bad days’ where he requires more pain and symptom control. Joseph has a Nikki pump to help control his pain and associated nausea. Prior to admission, the paramedics administered morphine for break through pain relief. On admission, he is febrile, tachycardic and oxygen saturations are 83. He is confused and says he doesn’t want any further treatment. You are aware from his notes that he has an Advance Health Care Directive stating he doesn’t wish to continue with further treatment, however, Susan has requested that the medical practitioner assess and provide any appropriate treatments despite his Advance Health Care Directive. Susan holds the Enduring Power of Attorney for all health and financial needs for her husband, Joseph. The medical practitioners decide to prescribe antibiotics and steroids to improve his health status and have advised Joseph that this is what they have prescribed for his treatment. Joseph refuses this treatment. what could be the legal and ethical issues identified in this case and parties involved in Joseph’s care and Joseph’s civil liabilities, legal and ethical requirements of the law surrounding decision making and consent. Using the legal and ethical decision-making framework identify and justify the care that will be provided to Joseph. What are legal and ethical responsibilities and what professional standards and codes needs    Health Science Science Nursing NUR 222 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)