Issues | Incurable or dying patient disagreement |
| Refusal of intervention |
| Problematic proxy |
| Uncertainty About the best goal About decision-making capacity |
| Problematic requests For futile treatment For silence For assisted death |
| Handling information Communication Confidentiality Truth telling |
| Lack of knowledge/limits of medicine |
| Resource allocation |
| Intrusion of outsiders into decision making |
| Problems with colleagues |
| Conflict with rules or regulations |
| Conflict of interest |
| Refusal of intervention |
Values | Doing what is best For the patient For the family |
| Inclusiveness |
| Respect for the patient’s self-determination |
| Respect for individuality |
| Patient advocacy |
| Defending life |
| Truth telling To the patient To the family To others |
| Confidentiality |
| Duty to care for all |
| Avoid causing harm |
| Maintaining physician–patient relationship |
| Resource stewardship |
| Preventing abuse |
| Maintaining integrity |
| Compliance with rules and regulations |
| Maintaining collegiality |
| Protecting safety |