Decision-Making Capacity

CASE PRESENTATION
Mrs. G is a 76-year-old widowed woman admitted to the hospital due to abdominal pain and distension. She has lost 30 lbs over the past 6 months. Mrs. G had been the main caregiver for her husband, who died 3 months earlier after suffering from lymphoma for more than 5 years. She has two daughters who live in distant states, whom she last saw at their father’s funeral. Mrs. G has been living alone since the death of her husband. A neighbor has been visiting her and became concerned when she did not answer the door all day. The neighbor called the police to check on ...