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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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Neonatal Nursing: Discover the Challenges and Compassion Behind Caring for the Tiniest Patients

Minority Nurse

Neonatal Nursing Week is September 14-20, celebrating the dedication and hard work of neonatal nurses who provide essential care to their tiniest patients. The neonatal field is broad, and there’s so much that people don’t know about these nurses who work hard to keep critically ill babies alive and well.

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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.). What supports are in place: home housekeeping, home nursing, pharmacy access, respite. Medium term (next few weeks). Symptoms that bother your child (e.g.: Advance care planning.

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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.). What supports are in place: home housekeeping, home nursing, pharmacy access, respite. Medium term (next few weeks). Symptoms that bother your child (e.g.: Advance care planning.

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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.). What supports are in place: home housekeeping, home nursing, pharmacy access, respite. Medium term (next few weeks). Symptoms that bother your child (e.g.: Advance care planning.

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Debunking Common Myths About Hospice Care

Seasons Hospice

Myth 4: Hospice Care Hastens Death A common misconception is that hospice care hastens death by withholding life-sustaining treatments such as IV fluids, feeding tubes, or resuscitation efforts. This broad scope allows many patients and families to access the compassionate care they need, no matter what condition they are facing.