Mrs. Clarke has a living will that clearly states her desire for no intubation, no IV hydration, and no feeding tube. As the end of life nears, her daughter requests that Mrs. Clarke be given a feeding tube. The facility
a. Can refuse because the patient has clearly stated her wishes in a legal document
b. Must go along with the daughter and insert a feeding tube
c. Must go to court to figure out what action to take
d. Must ask the patient's physician to make the decision
A
Family members and facilities must abide by the patient's wishes when those wishes are stated in a living will. Not even family members can make decisions for an incompetent patient with clear and convincing evidence of the patient's wishes. In this case, the clear and convincing evidence exists as a living will.
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