Case 10 : Ordinary and Extraordinary Means
Case Study 8 : PERSONALIZING HEALTH CARE Challenges A 15-year old male is admitted with the chief complaint of pain associated with liver cancer. The doctors explain to the patient’s family that since the malignancy already sits at a very advanced stage, no real hope for recovery exists, and that any aggressive treatment (e.g., radiation) […]
Case 1 : Withdrawing of Life Support
Case Study 1 :WITHDRAWALING LIFE SUPPORT Challenges Patient is a 52-year old male who met an accident, and has been attached to a respirator in a comatose state for 8 months. The family’s resources have been continuously depleted. The doctors, who long gave up hope for recovery, feel that they are uselessly prolonging the patient’s […]
MakatiMed Beat May 2025 Volume 16 – Issue 183
MakatiMed Beat March 2025 Volume 16 – Issue 181
