Prognosis During Covid-19

KM is a 25-year-old patient who was diagnosed with Covid-19 and was admitted to the ICU. He is not brain dead, but after 4 weeks in MICU and several neuro consults, the prognosis for “meaningful recovery” is said to be less than 1%. KM has not regained consciousness and is apt to remain permanently in a vegetative state. His family is not allowed to visit and he does not have an Advance Directive.

• How would you decide if or when to discontinue life support?
• What if his chance for a meaningful recovery was 30%?
• What if family members disagree with your decision to continue or stop life support?

Apply Theory (Specific Professional Healthcare Competencies + Clinical Medical Ethical Principles) to Practice in order to provide Optimal Patient-Centered Care (OPCC)