NBME Step 2 CK Form 7 Determine if the patient wants to discuss his decision with anyone else (NBME Answers)

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NBME Step 2 CK Form 7 Answers

step2ck_form7/Block 2/Question#23 (reveal difficulty score)
A 37-year-old man with end-stage Duchenne ...
Determine if the patient wants to discuss his decision with anyone else 🔍 / 📺 / 🌳 / 📖
tags: ethics

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submitted by ∗step_prep5(246)

Key idea: Normal for patients with terminal illness to feel sad about their situation, but also important to look out for full-blown major depressive disorder
Should not force patient to discuss his plans with family, but important to determine whether patient would like other important stakeholders to be involved in the discussion

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submitted by ∗sahusema(174)

When there is no burden on the physician to really do anything, do the least dickish thing.

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submitted by ∗charcot_bouchard(574)

why cant we obtain a psych assessment

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submitted by ∗groovygrinch(39)

I thought with the whole <6 months or less thing he would qualify for hospice care in a skilled nursing facility? I am the only one who thinks it's a dick move to question this guy's decision making?

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