On this month’s session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha and her husband, Dr. Matt Robinson, talk about a very difficult topic for many—what would someone want for themselves or their loved ones if something catastrophic happens while they are admitted to hospital?
Matt and Anitha explore the following issues:
· Medical interventions available in the hospital, such as chest compressions (CPR) when someone’s heart stops, being placed on a ventilator, admission into ICU
· Possible outcomes and risks with each intervention.
· The importance of making one’s wishes known to family/loved ones BEFORE a medical crisis occurs.
· Is withholding care legal?
**DISCLAIMER** THIS EPISODE IS MEANT FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND NOT MEANT TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. ALWAYS SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN MEDICAL PROVIDER
If you have a medical issue you’d like discussed on the podcast, please send Anitha an email through her website, anitharobinson.com
If your question is selected, Anitha will donate to a registered charity of your choice* as a thank you.
* Registered Charity must support animals, the environment, or people. And also, no religious organizations, zoos or marine aquariums please.
You can hear the full episode here:
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