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Mr. Rodriquez, a 78-year-old man who recently immigrated to the United States, was admitted to the medical unit, and diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. The hematologist caring for this patient has explained reasonable treatment options for an individual of Mr. Rodriquez’s age and general medical condition. His daughter, who is distraught and unable to comprehend everything happening, tearfully asks the staff nurse, “If it were your father, what would you do?” The staff nurse repeats much of what the physician has said, attempting to clarify whether the daughter understood the recommended treatment and palliative care measures.
Although her father appears to accept these interventions, the daughter continues questioning the nurse, repeatedly asking the nurse what she would do if it were her father. She tells the nurse that she does not want her father to suffer, but she also wants her father to live as long as possible. She has also used the Internet to learn more about possible treatment options and has questioned many of the staff nurses on the unit about whether they would insist that more be done to preserve the life of a loved one.
The staff nurses have now come to you, the nurse manager, for advice on working with this patient and family.
1. Determine which ethical principle or principles are the most appropriate to consider in this instance and which principle or principles would best assist in guiding staff members.
2. What role, if any, does health literacy play in this scenario?
3. Are there additional resources within the facility that you might ask to assist in helping the staff care for this patient and family?
4. How might you begin to ensure that the staff nurses can better deal with such issues in the future?
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Peer 1: Gaby
In this case, when deciding on Mr. Rodriquez’s course of treatment and collaborating with his daughter, the following ethical criteria must be considered: Autonomy: This principle strongly emphasizes the patient’s ability to choose their course of treatment. The daughter of Mr. Rodriquez is worried about her father’s health and wants to be a part of the decision-making. It is essential to inform patients and include them in treatment decisions to respect their autonomy. The second ethical criterion that should be considered is goodwill, which emphasizes acting in the patient’s best interests and enhancing their well-being. Given Mr. Rodriquez’s age and medical condition, the healthcare team must weigh the treatment’s possible advantages against its dangers and potential pain.
The nurse manager can consider taking the following activities to provide this patient and family better care. Support and education: The staff nurse can give the daughter more information and resources to increase her health literacy and comprehension of the available treatments. This might entail using straightforward language and visual aids or directing her to reliable sources for further information. If needed, use a medical interpreter. Due to Mr. Rodriquez’s recent immigration to the country, there could be a language problem. Using a medical interpreter may guarantee that your daughter understands what is being said and that communication is improved. The training, expertise, and cultural sensitivity of a medical interpreter serve to eliminate emotional prejudice and lessen the shock and anxiety of the circumstance. It fosters trust between the patient, their family, and their doctors or healthcare professionals (Morris, 2020). The nurse manager can assist the staff nurses in providing better care and support for Mr. Rodriquez and his family by considering these ethical standards, advancing health literacy, and utilizing available resources. 
References
Morris, L. (2020, June 24). The role and value of professional medical interpreters in the post-COVID-19 world. ForHealth Consulting. https://forhealthconsulting.umassmed.edu/blog/2020/06/24/role-and-value-professional-medical-interpreters-post-covid-19-world
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Peer 2: Lorena
Hello class,
The most appropriate ethical principles to consider in this instance are beneficence, autonomy, and non-maleficence (Taylor et al., 2018). Beneficence, the responsibility of healthcare professionals to act in the best interest of the patient, entails providing the most appropriate treatment for Mr. Rodriquez’s condition and general health status. Respecting patient autonomy means acknowledging Mr. Rodriquez’s acceptance of the recommended interventions. Non-maleficence, or “not harm”, relates to the daughter’s desire to avoid causing her father suffering. By balancing the goal of providing effective care (beneficence) with the need to respect the patient’s wishes (autonomy) and minimize harm (non-maleficence), these principles could best guide staff members in their interactions with this patient and his family. Health literacy plays a significant role in this scenario (Sorensen et al., 2012). The daughter seems to lack a full understanding of her father’s condition and the implications of the proposed treatments. Although her internet research indicates an effort to increase her health literacy, she may be overwhelmed by the information available and struggle to comprehend the medical terminology and complexities of the situation. Additional resources within the facility could include a patient advocate or a social worker to help clarify information and provide emotional support. A medical interpreter could be helpful if there are any language barriers. Consulting with a palliative care team could address concerns about quality of life and end-of-life planning (Taylor et al., 2018). For the staff nurses to better manage such issues in the future, training in communication skills and patient education could be beneficial. They could also learn how to provide resources for further learning to patients and their families, such as reputable health information websites or support groups. Regular discussions or workshops on dealing with ethical dilemmas could also be beneficial to their professional development and patient interactions (Taylor et al., 2018).
References:
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., LeMone, P., Lynn, P. (2018). Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care. Wolters Kluwer Health.
Sorensen, K., Van den Broucke, S., Fullam, J., Doyle, G., Pelikan, J., Slonska, Z., & Brand, H. (2012). Health literacy and public health: A systematic review and integration of definitions and models. BMC public health, 12(1), 80.