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Surrogate Decision Making: Bernie Lo and Laurie Dornbrand

GeriPal

In 1988, Cruzan’s parents requested that her feeding tube be removed, arguing that she would not want to continue in this state. On the one hand, this was unfortunate, as it meant Nancy Cruzan could not be disconnected from the feeding tube immediately. In 1990 the Supreme Court ruled…for the state of Missouri.

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Understanding the Variability in Care of Nursing Home Residents with Advanced Dementia

GeriPal

For a deeper dive, check out some of these other studies and resources we talked about in the podcast: The Influence of Nursing Home Culture on the Use of Feeding Tubes. The Lived Experience of Providing Feeding Assistance to a Family Member with Dementia. Archives of Internal Medicine 2010. Rehabbed to Death. Ruth: Oh, thanks.

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What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s and In-Home Care

Comfort Home Care

In this article, we share vital information about Parkinson’s Disease, the role in-home care can have in managing its challenges, and the qualities to seek in an in-home care provider. Living with Parkinson’s Disease presents numerous challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone.

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Influencing Outcomes

Chicago Caregiving

Communication is critical First, exchange contact information with the primary medical team, which may include a passcode for patient privacy. As you provide information about the patient at home, the medical team should be giving you updates about the patient’s condition in the hospital. What is the plan for the next day?

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The Ultimate Spring Bucket List To Help Nurses Recharge

Diversity Nursing

Embrace the present moment fully, allowing yourself to be fully present and aware of your surroundings. Engage with staff or informational signage to learn more about the different plant species, their origins, and the significance of their conservation. Try bringing some bird seed with you to feed the local wildlife.

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HSPN Palliative Care: Fireside Chat with Contessa and Netsmart

Hospice News

I would say the data sharing capabilities are also huge for us to have real-time information and dynamic risk stratification for patients to make decisions that normally you may not be able to make in such real-time without that information in front of you and on a dashboard. Anthony, I think this would probably be a good time.

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Fight Option Paralysis: Find Your Next Nursing Career Move

Minority Nurse

Understanding Option Paralysis Option paralysis, sometimes known as choice overload, occurs when you’re presented with too many choices. Step 2: Research Your Goal Once you’ve identified that you’d like to understand more about working in a non-clinical role, it’s time to gather information.

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