Citation

Johnston C, Baty M, Elnaiem A. Clinical Ethics 2014; 9(2): 104-107.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014)

DOI

10.1177/1477750914546763

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Members of the Student Clinical Ethics Committee discussed the ethical issues arising in a case referred for consideration - a homeless man presenting to the emergency department of a busy London hospital with recent self-reported suicide attempts. Should he be admitted overnight in order to address a short-term shelter problem? The case study summarises the reflections of the Committee and focusses on the doctor's duty of care and patient responsibility, benefits of admission and resource considerations. © 2014 The Author(s).

Language: en

Keywords

Resource allocation; Right to healthcare