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The article, titled "Fault Lines," recounts the author's encounter with a patient named Shawn during his hospitalization. Shawn suffers from Crohn's disease and has experienced severe complications, including an abdominal infection and excipient lung disease from injecting crushed pills into his PICC line. Despite needing a PICC line and opioids for pain management, Shawn opts for hospice care and refuses further treatment. The article explores the ethical dilemmas surrounding Shawn's decision and highlights the importance of including patients in their own care decisions. The author reflects on the role of ethics in advocating for patients with challenging behaviors and the need for a more compassionate approach to healthcare. [Extracted from the article] |
