GeriPal

APRIL 4, 2024

She was resuscitated by EMS, but did not regain higher brain function, and was eventually diagnosed as being in a persistent vegetative state. In 1988, Cruzan’s parents requested that her feeding tube be removed, arguing that she would not want to continue in this state. In 1990 the Supreme Court ruled…for the state of Missouri.

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Document Feeding Resuscitation Article 195

Seasons Hospice

OCTOBER 26, 2022

You may also want to designate a healthcare proxy, who will be responsible for making sure your wishes are carried out. There are four main types of advanced directives: living wills, durable powers of attorney, do-not-resuscitate orders, and five wishes. What Items Should Be Present In Your Living Will?

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End-of-life care Healthcare proxy Resuscitation Document 52

GeriPal

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I felt like I was always told to present people with a buffet of options and, really, without guidance, ask them to choose, which is, it would always make me feel sick to my stomach. Alex: A feeding tube. And I described a code that I led as a senior resident. Alex: Wait, what’s the linkage here? I know, man, I just screwed up.

Informed consent 262

Informed consent Article Palliative care Resuscitation 262