The ethical dilemma of medical futility: the case of Mr. X.
Mick
JoAnn
J
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, USA. jmick@mdanderson.org
D001294:Attitude to Health; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D006801:Humans; D008020:Life Support Care / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D018447:Medical Futility / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000941:ethics; D028662:Principle-Based Ethics; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000941:ethics / Q000523:psychology; D018454:Spouses / Q000523:psychology; D028761:Withholding Treatment / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence