The concern of whether or not a tattoo represents a patient’s current wishes has previously been documented. “I would argue that in the absence of a clear indication that the tattoo represents a patient’s current position, then the doctor would be well within their rights to proceed (in caring for the patient).” Osborne Barnwell is a lawyer who works on cases of medical malpractices, and says it doesn’t seem like a tattoo alone would be enough to justify a physician from refusing to resuscitate. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
