Title: “Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Discharging a Ventilator-Dependent Patient” Duty: As a healthcare professional, my duty in this case is to ensure the well-being and best interests of the patient while

Your team has been taking care of Mr. Smith the last few days. He is a 84 year old. He came into the hospital with a severe stroke and has been placed on a ventilator permanently. The patient is medically cleared to be discharged. The only vent facility that is able to accept the patient is in NJ. The family expresses challenges with commuting to NJ to visit. The social work team has applied the patient to over 50 nursing homes in NY, but were unable to secure a closer location for the family.
What is your duty in this case? What are the patient’s rights? What will you do? Justify your decision using ethical principles.