Case 2: David is an 80-year-old patient who lives alone, and who was admitted to your hospital after a fall left him with a fractured hip. He has had multiple admissions to Emergency that were the...

Extracted text: Case 2: David is an 80-year-old patient who lives alone, and who was admitted to your hospital after a fall left him with a fractured hip. He has had multiple admissions to Emergency that were the result of mobility issues, and being able to safely move about in his two-storey home. He is well aware of the risks of living in his current residence, and is capable of making decisions involving his health care, including discharge. Although David no longer requires medical care from your hospital, the team feels uncomfortable discharging him home, and believes that he would benefit, and be at far less risk of falls in long-term care. Question 1: Does the team have an obligation to protect Mr. David from (potentially) avoidable risk? Question 2: Does Mr. David, on the other hand, have a right to live at risk? Question 3: What safeguards are in place to ensure Mr. David is making an informed decision? Question 4: What mechanisms can be implemented to address the potential moral distress of staff?