J Emerg Med
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Case Reports
A Physician's Moral Dilemma in the Emergency Department: Going Against a Patient's Perceived Wishes.
We describe a case where a patient at the end of life with an advanced medical directive in place presents to the ED in distress. ⋯ We discuss the ethical and moral distress faced by ED physicians in such acute scenarios where a patient's perceived wishes are not in line with their families' pleas.