Table 2 Reasons for HEC involvement
From: Clinical Ethics Consultation in Neurology – a case series
Reasons | n = 27 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Uncertainty | team uncertain of whether measures were indicated | 3 | 8 |
team as well as patient representatives uncertain of whether measures were indicated or presumed to be wanted by the patient | 3 | ||
patient representatives uncertain of whether measures were presumed to be wanted by the patient | 2 | ||
Conflict | disagreement among authorised relatives about the presumed will of the patient | 1 | 16 |
patient representatives rejected a proposed treatment option | 11 | ||
patient representatives requested a questionable or non-indicated intervention | 4 | ||
follow-up consultation | 3 | ||