A 80-year-old woman was found nearly drowned in her bathroom and was taken to the hospital. Even after providing resuscitation she was apneic and in a coma, the doctor judged that it would be quite difficult for her recover. One day the family showed her doctor a paper on which she'has wrote that she does not want to have a life sustaining treatment if there was not possibility of recovering. Her family also required stopping the treatment. The ethics committee of the hospital was organized and 10 people from different medical fields discussed future treatment. However there were so many different opinions and the committee could not make a decision. Questions Q1. When a person has written their intention in a free style on a paper can it be accepted as a living will? Q2. On what grounds do you think some in the ethics committee are against following out the wishes of the family and patient? Q3. What is the next step for the family? C. In

Q1. When a person has written their intention in a free style on a paper can it be accepted as a living will?<br />A. No, a living will typically needs to be drafted and signed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is created. It should be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure it reflects the current wishes of the individual.<br /><br />Q2. On what grounds do you think some in the ethics committee are against following out the wishes of the family and patient?<br />A. Some members of the ethics committee may be against following the wishes of the family and patient because they believe that the patient's best interests should be prioritized over their expressed wishes, especially if those wishes may not align with the patient's best medical interests.<br /><br />Q3. What is the next step for the family?<br />A. The next step for the family would be to seek legal advice to understand their rights and options. They may need to work with a lawyer to ensure that the patient's wishes are properly documented and legally binding. Additionally, they should communicate clearly and respectfully with the medical team to ensure that the patient's wishes are being considered and respected.