Jamilah Ethical Dilemmas

In this scenario, Jamilah Shah, a 90-year-old Turkish immigrant who speaks basic English, was admitted to the hospital after collapsing in her bed in an ECF. Tests and labs show that Jamilah had a heart attack. She has no advanced directives on file and her youngest son, Bashir, is her emergency contact. The healthcare team is divided on how to proceed with treatment, as Bashir is requesting only comfort care, while her social service worker is advocating for medical intervention based on their duty of care and Jamilah's desire to live with this statement "please help me, I want to live." The ethical dilemmas in this scenario include autonomy, non-maleficence, and beneficence.

Beneficence is a fundamental principle in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of doing good and showing kindness and compassion towards patients. Healthcare providers are trained to prioritize the well-being and best interests of their patients, and to take actions that will have a positive impact on their care. As every patient is unique, healthcare providers must understand the individual's values, beliefs, and goals of care to provide personalized and culturally sensitive care. In the case of Jamilah Shah, her son Bashir is advocating for her care based on his own beliefs and cultural influences, but without Jamilah's advanced
The syllable of the syllable. If the healthcare team chooses to follow Bashir's wishes and forgoes medical treatment, Jamilah will only receive comfort care and will ultimately pass away within a few days. Conversely, if the team decides to disregard Bashir's wishes and provide Jamilah with the necessary medical treatment, she may be able to recover and resume her normal daily life. By delaying the decision to gather additional information and perspectives, the medical providers may inadvertently cause further harm or damage to the patient, while also ensuring that they are making well-informed decisions that consider the needs of all parties