GeriPal
APRIL 4, 2024
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.
Hospice Nurse Hero
MAY 11, 2022
If the doctor believes the patient has six months or less to live, they can notify hospice for a consultation and/or admission. doctor, hospital, nursing home) are added to the electronic medical record. Foleys/Tubes -Does the patient have any tubes such as feeding tubes, CADD pumps, or Foley catheters. CALL FIRST!!!
GeriPal
MARCH 3, 2022
In a separate study in Chest , Lauren found pre-ICU frailty was associated with post-ICU disability and new nursing home admission. He, his Twitter feed though is brilliant. So, maybe the person with advanced dementia is coming in from the nursing home and nobody can find the living will from however many years ago.
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