- Aug 14, 2010
The ethics involved in forced nutrition and hydration versus the dignity and comfort of the...
Advanced care directives
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What is Advanced care directives?
Advanced care directives are specific instructions, prepared in advance, that are intended to direct a person's medical care if he or she becomes unable to do so in the future.
Alternative Names:
Power of attorney; DNR; Do not resuscitate; Living will
Posts on Advanced care directives (2592)
My 45 yr old sister is currently in my care as she has stage 4 ovarian cancer with liver me...
Another post we were talking about our kids --- and the horrible what if's that we are all ...
- Dec 31, 2010
I've joined this forum on behalf of my 56 y/o husband who has HCV which has progressed to s...
I have a 3 year old son who I believe to be advanced.Since a baby he hit milestones months ...
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- Mar 09, 2006
Help! I am worried sick about my mother in law. She has been feeling unwell since October. ...
- Jun 02, 2009
My brother, age 48 has been diagnosed with Advanced Liver Disease. He has complications as...
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i am freaking out; i don't know what to do.
i have been dealing with i...
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My son is 5 years and 5 months . He is a sharp learner and active boy . But ...
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