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Case Study: When is it ethical to override a patient’s medical wishes?
Bioethics case study on Mr. Schumann, who signed an advance directive seven years ago indicating that he would not want life-sustaining treatment if he were unconscious with no hope of recovery. The family acknowledges the directive but insists that, if he could speak today, he would want everything done – for their sake.
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Accelerated Advance Care Planning in Long Term Care
Accelerated Advance Care Planning in Long Term Care The Center's accelerated advance care planning (ACP) in long-term care training programs is geared toward professional associations, long-term care providers, and organizations seeking guidance on how to respond to crisis situations quickly and compassionately, where families may be separated and difficult care planning discussions must be managed… -
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My Directives
Securely store and share your completed advance care planning documents.
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Nancy Cruzan Court Case
The Nancy Cruzan case was the first right-to-die case heard by SCOTUS.
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Chronic Disease and Aging
Most Americans will die of complications from a chronic disease.
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To Feed or Not to Feed?
David Casarett discusses questions about artificial nutrition and hydration.
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Bioethical Issues in the Care of the Elderly
It is in our own best interest to document our feelings and wishes.
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Long-Term Care – Institution, Residence, Hospital, or Home?
Finding quality long-term nursing care is a growing concern for millions of Americans.
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Saying Goodbye – The Terri Schiavo Case
We struggled to say “Goodbye. We love you, Terri.”
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The Case of the Careless Caregiver
Has caregiving gone wrong in this case?
