Step 4: Ethical Decision-Making in action
{"Image DocumentName": "Step 4: Ethical Decision-Making in action", "Image ImageDescription": "SAMPLE DECISION \u2013 the issue. Resident has a diagnosis of Parkinson\u2019s with Speech Language Therapist. repeated assessments, the latest stating pureed to minced textures as. tolerated, thin fluids by straw (small sips). Sit fully upright. Whole meds, as. tolerated. Resident wishes to eat totally minced or cut-up versus puree. Professional assessment states puree and minced as tolerated, therefore not. agreeing with resident wishes of minced or cut-up only. The conflict is between two important values: safety vs. quality of life. Pureed is the safest option but the resident has expressed a clear desire for. minced or cut-up food. The son has signed a release to allow a one week trial. of minced, with staff monitoring. ISSUE: The resident wishes to eat only minced or cut-up food but the professional. assessment includes pureed food. Which takes precedence: the resident\u2019s wishes or the. professional health advice?", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}