A long-time patient of Dr. Jones was admitted to the ICU. She was unable to respond and was having difficulty breathing. She required respiratory support. Her son, her HCP, was called and came to the hospital. In discussion with the physician, the physician stated that he is aware of the patient's wishes and suggests removing her from the respirator. The son said that he wants to keep his mother on the respirator. The physician insisted that he spoke with his mother at length and he knows that the patient does not want to be on a respirator. The son calls the Risk Manager to complain.
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