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Surrogate Decision Making: Bernie Lo and Laurie Dornbrand

GeriPal

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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Hospice Nurses Take a Holistic Approach to Dementia Care

Nurse.com

This can only be achieved if care teams, including hospice nurses, know the latest evidence-based strategies for dementia care. But hospice nurses also recognize the challenges these patients and their families face every day and are ready to help ease their distress and fear. Hospice nursing supports patients with dementia.

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Palace of Care – It’s hard enough just breathing

Palliverse

The next sentence he wrote said, “my sister didn’t know that I did not want to be resuscitated if I became unwell again.” “Do Are you still wanting to have the tube feeds?” Thank you for building our hospice.” He was quite conscious of this and had already tucked three extra tissues under his chin to catch the drool.

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Palace of Care – It’s hard enough just breathing

Palliverse

The next sentence he wrote said, “my sister didn’t know that I did not want to be resuscitated if I became unwell again.” “Do Are you still wanting to have the tube feeds?” Thank you for building our hospice.” He was quite conscious of this and had already tucked three extra tissues under his chin to catch the drool.

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Can I Include End of Life Care Wishes in My Will?

Seasons Hospice

If You or Your Loved One Is In Hospice Care, Be Proactive. If you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and are receiving hospice care, you may want to consider creating a living will. If you are receiving hospice care, your hospice team can help you create a living will if you desire. If so, for how long?

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Palliative care for children: planning and communication

Elizz

pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, poor appetite, difficulty feeding, sleep problems, itching, fatigue, difficulty breathing, etc.). Do you prefer care to be administered in your home or in the hospital (or hospice, if available) as your child approaches end of life? Medium term (next few weeks).

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Palliative care for children: planning and communication

Elizz

pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, poor appetite, difficulty feeding, sleep problems, itching, fatigue, difficulty breathing, etc.). Do you prefer care to be administered in your home or in the hospital (or hospice, if available) as your child approaches end of life? Medium term (next few weeks).