Question

An 85-year-old patient with advanced dementia develops pneumonia. The family requests all possible measures including ICU admission, but the medical team believes such measures would be futile. Which principle is most relevant in making a best interests decision?

Accepted Answer

Best interests under the Mental Capacity Act

Answer

Respect for autonomy

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Justice

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Deontological principle

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Confidentiality

Practice question

An 85-year-old patient with advanced dementia develops pneumonia. The family requests all possible measures including ICU admission, but the medical team believes such measures would be futile. Which principle is most relevant in making a best interests decision?