title: [The ethical approach applied to the TV series ER].
abstract: The television series ER presents an opportunity to reflect on ethical dilemmas. This article discusses the example of an episode in which a patient suffering from an incurable disease, unable to express his views clearly, has a tracheotomy performed on him without the consent of the team or his health care proxy.
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier Sainte-Anne, Paris, France. p.svandra@ch-sainte-anne.fr
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Svandra
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making / Q000941:ethics; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000941:ethics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D009014:Morals; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009726:Nurses; D013690:Television / Q000941:ethics*; D000078329:Workforce