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They can be documented in other directives and the health care agent/proxy should be well-versed re this choice, copies made & provided to all family members, caregivers AND the primary care clinician. – Judy
October 13, 2021
Published by EOLCNY at October 13, 2021
They can be documented in other directives and the health care agent/proxy should be well-versed re this choice, copies made & provided to all family members, […]
October 13, 2021
Published by EOLCNY at October 13, 2021
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There are indeed a number of these documents available for use & or to compare. They are described in some detail in the appendices of the […]
October 13, 2021
Published by EOLCNY at October 13, 2021
This happens when the patient seems to indicate a desire for food or drink. It is very hard for family members to ignore a loved one’s […]
October 13, 2021
Published by EOLCNY at October 13, 2021
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People have been dying this way for generations…and, as a rule, ‘extreme suffering’ is not a consequence of this option to hasten dying. No question, not […]
October 13, 2021
Published by EOLCNY at October 13, 2021
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While patient still alert & able to cooperate: frequent rinsing & spitting cool water; careful tooth brushing & keeping tongue & gums uncoated…use damp wash cloth […]
October 13, 2021
Published by EOLCNY at October 13, 2021
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I would not use the term ‘agony’ to describe the symptoms associated with VSED. Hunger pangs tend to diminish after couple of days. No question that […]