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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. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. ICU care was pretty rudimentary.

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The Language of Serious Illness: A Podcast with Sunita Puri, Bob Arnold, and Jacqueline Kruser

GeriPal

And I have gone through my not-so-long career, but it’s coming up on nine years now, seeing the way that we have talked about CPR in such problematic ways, in ways that really do not enable true informed consent. And I wonder, because I read that need part a lot in this article. Alex: Wait, what’s the linkage here?

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What can we learn from simulations? Amber Barnato

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I’d be willing to take some time on a mechanical ventilation machine to live longer.” And so the idea that patients are walking around with these on their shoulder like, “Hey, I got the mechanical ventilation preference, just want to make sure.” When it was do not resuscitate, fewer people chose it.

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Hospice Nurses Take a Holistic Approach to Dementia Care

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This ensures that the family and the care team honor the patient’s wishes like determining do not resuscitate (DNR) status, using ventilator support, and providing enteral feedings. Information about support groups and resources to ease isolation. Hospice nurses can also document issues of personal importance.

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Palliative care for children: planning and communication

Elizz

By sharing information surrounding end-of-life care, it will help build a collective understanding and establish great communication. Here is a list of important information that you might want to share with your child’s palliative care team so that they understand you, your child, and your family.

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Palliative care for children: planning and communication

Elizz

By sharing information surrounding end-of-life care, it will help build a collective understanding and establish great communication. Here is a list of important information that you might want to share with your child’s palliative care team so that they understand you, your child, and your family.

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Palliative care for children: planning and communication

Elizz

By sharing information surrounding end-of-life care, it will help build a collective understanding and establish great communication. Here is a list of important information that you might want to share with your child’s palliative care team so that they understand you, your child, and your family.