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Caring for the Unrepresented: A Podcast with Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig

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Yael 10:34 More like a living will kind of a thing. And importantly, our social worker, Aunt Kelly, actually does a search and I would say 75% of the time she finds somebody maybe even higher than that, finds somebody who’s actually a surrogate. To have a social worker who’s dedicated in many places.

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Hospice Nurses: Admission Tips You Can Use Right Now

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This includes: Most recent doctor’s note Recent hospital records Insurance information (for verification) Patient’s location for admission Power of Attorney or Living Will (if available). It is also smart to know the generic names of medications. For example, the medical director may want to stop vitamins and supplements.