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8. Legal Considerations and Patient Care with Drs. Erin DeMartino & Matthew Griffith

Critical Care Time

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Ethics and Implications of Care in Incapacitated Patients

This chapter explores the ethical and legal dilemmas faced by healthcare providers when caring for incapacitated patients, particularly after motor vehicle collisions. It emphasizes the necessity for clinicians to prioritize medically indicated interventions over non-essential requests, while clarifying the legal boundaries regarding consent and battery in medical procedures.

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