There have been several lawsuits regarding patient consent involving spouses consenting to medical treatment when a patient cannot. Patients who are unable to give consent can designate a specific individual to give consent on their behalf or default to the spouse.

• But what happens when medical treatment a spouse consents to go against the wishes of the biological family?
• Should the biological family be allowed in the decision-making process?
• Discuss both the positive attributes of this and potential negative consequences.

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Positive Attributes 1 Patients Best Interest Involving the biological family ensures that decisions align with the patients preferences values and ove... View the full answer