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RCT of PC in ED: Corita Grudzen, Fernanda Bellolio, & Tammie Quest

GeriPal

And this is the range of recommended chest compressions to record your pulmonary resuscitation or CPR. Actually, our training as emergency physicians is mostly to resuscitate to acute care. Do they have documents in the record like medical orders for life sustaining treatment or a healthcare proxy? Eric 01:35 Okay.

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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. I remember there was an Archives article from, or Annals, I forget, it was probably called Archives back then, Resuscitating Advanced Directives. Bernie: And so Alex, it was horrible.

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

Seasons Hospice

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?