Just as I arrived in Philadelphia this morning from Los Angeles I read about a rather unique new futility dispute involving Mann Kee Li li, a 46-year-old Toronto accountant. What makes it unique is that the patient created an extraordinarily detailed record documenting that he wants doctors to use all medical measures possible to save him in the event of a life-threatening emergency. (Toronto Star) While his doctor initially agreed to respect those wishes, physicians unilaterally reversed the decision a week ago without consultation and imposed a “do not resuscitate” order.
On Friday, lawyers for Li, the hospital and the two doctors treating him sought an order from a Superior Court judge clarifying rights and obligations. Madam Justice Barbara Ann Conway issued an order that effectively revoked the “do not resuscitate” order imposed by Sunnybrook physicians but made clear that it didn’t compel them to actually resuscitate Li in case of emergency, leaving the matter to their own judgment. Justice Conway then directed that the Consent and Capacity Board conduct a hearing.
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