Law 3101A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Angioedema, Bipolar Disorder, Mental Disorder
21 Nov 2015
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Patients decision must not be substantially based on delusional thinking: neto had some delusional thoughts, but this was not her basis for objection to meds, even on meds that made her more calm/coherent, still opposed to meds. One justice disagreed, held that woman"s consent to sexual advances was not vitiated: however, held the doctor liable in negligence for breaching the standard of care by facilitating her continued addiction. Two remaining justices based doctors liability on an independent action for breach of his fiduciary duty to the patient: held the wrong in this case was doctor"s exploitation of his relationship of trust to gratify his sexual needs @ her expense. Wife: mr. rasouli"s substitute decision maker, refused to agree based on mr. rasouli"s religious beliefs + didn"t think he was in a persistent vegetative state: sought injuction to prevent withdrawal of life support without her consent, doctors argued they did not need her consent as life support =/= treatment.
