Slicin’ and Dicin’ Doesn’t Work for BDD Sufferers
As shocking as this might sound, those who suffer from body dismorphic disorder (BDD) don’t feel better or improve on any indicators after having plastic surgery according to a recent study in the...
View ArticleAutonomy: the Basis of Respect and Dignity
“Be a good girl and take your medicine.” Part 1 This statement was made to a 60 year old end stage leukemia patient who demanded to be discharged from the hospital. The patient refused the prescribed...
View ArticleWaiting to Speak – Waiting for the Surrogate to Speak
Why Wait The determination of a patient’s capacity to make decisions is based upon her understanding of her disease or illness and the risks and benefits of treatment. If she is unable to articulate...
View ArticleWaiting for medcial records “after discharge” is of no help for decision making
Medical records: Waiting for medical records “after discharge” is of no help. Reviewing medical records in the hospital allows the patient and/or a surrogate decision maker to obtain the greatest...
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