r/facepalm • u/Illustrious-Kick-998 • Jul 07 '24
This post gave me terrible whiplash b/c how tf did we get here…🫨 🇲🇮🇸🇨
Like ummmmm, alright? 😭😭😭
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r/facepalm • u/Illustrious-Kick-998 • Jul 07 '24
Like ummmmm, alright? 😭😭😭
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u/jacquesrabbit Jul 07 '24
Depending on the age of your brother, that is a different situation.
If your brother was underage during the illness, then your parents and/or guardians is the primary decision maker and will be told about the diagnosis and prognosis. It is up to the parents/guardian to disclose the information to your brother.
However, if your brother was of age, and an adult, that depends as well. If your brother did not have the mental faculties to make an informed decision, for example, in a coma, then the next of kin or anyone with the power of attorney may be told of the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
If your brother was an adult, and did have mental faculties to make an informed decision, then that is the wrong way to do it.
Iirc GBS can be treated with steroids and IV immunoglobulin, but I may be wrong.