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needed and make sure they have the resources and time to provide that care. Advance directives if age ... proxy or advance directive. Or when there are disagreements among family members. Senior healthcare ... p07242;dying process;decisions in dying process;advanced directives;do not resuscitate order;DNR ... order;autopsy decisions;palliative hospice care;right to refuse treatment

right to refuse treatment, to die at home versus the hospital, advanced directives, do not ... the information needed to make the best decision for your family. Advance directives, if age ... treatment;die at home;advanced directives;do not resuscitate order;DNR order;autopsy decisions ... P03045;children and dying process;decisions and dying process;child dying decisions;right to refuse

which you live. POLST stands for portable medical orders and is designed to honor your wishes in all ... . Life supporting This care keeps your heart and lungs going when they can no longer work on ... life support treatment choices;end of life care;basic life support;advanced life support;cpr ... directive;82512;advanced medical directives;advance medical directive;Advance Directives;Advance

get the type of care you want. Or, if someone else needs to decide about your treatment, you can ... type of care you want. Or, if someone else needs to decide about your treatment, you can choose that ... 88835;lung cancer planning for the future;advance medical directives;hospice care;advance medical ... directives;advanced medical directives;advanced medical directive;advance medical directive;end of life

*Advance Medical Directive ... An advance medical directive is a form that lets you plan ahead for the care you’d want if ... Directive An advance medical directive is a form that lets you plan ahead for the care you’d want if ... advance medical directive;health care power of attorney;durable power of attorney;living will;legal ... document;82506;advanced directive;advance medical directives;advanced health care directive;health

A durable power of attorney for health care is only as good as the person you name to be your ... talk to about the care you want and what's important to you Someone who supports your treatment ... directives;advanced medical directive;Advance Directives;Advance Directive;Contract;Wills;living will;death and dying rights ... attorney;advance medical directive;end of life treatment;82510;advanced directives;advanced medical

Patient Rights for Home Health or Hospice Care ... Care & Hospice, home healthcare patients have the right to: Be fully informed of all their ... actions. Be informed of their rights under state law to prepare advanced directives. Have ... patient rights;patient rights home health care;patient rights hospice care;P00614

states require all residents to have an advance directive. You didn't answer this question ... writing. To change your advance directive, whether in writing or by telling your healthcare team ... advance directive; living will; end of life;

Supportive Care ... processes will be honored by the company, person, or institution providing care. These rights will be given ... or local hospital to see if palliative care is available in your area. Check with your health plan ... supportive care;palliative care;patient's rights;palliative care services;P03053

known as advance directives. They will help make sure your wishes are followed. ... regardless of your medical condition. Having a living will protects your rights as a patient. And

and donate your organs, unless you’ve stated otherwise in your advance directive Find out whether ... Refuse or stop tube feeding or other life-sustaining care—even if you haven’t stated on your advance ... directive;end of life treatment;durable power of attorney;living will;legal consent;82508;advanced ... directives;advance medical directives;advanced medical directive;Contract;Wills;Power of Attorney;Health

Right Heart Cath ... after a right heart cath? A member of the medical staff will put pressure over your insertion site ... catheter to examine your heart. Right Heart Catheterization What is right heart catheterization ... right heart cath;40

*Incision Care Abdomen ... faster. Here are steps to follow. Incision Care: Abdomen Dressing your incision helps keep it ... soap and water are not available. Put all your supplies on a clean cloth or paper towel. Open a ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;incision Site Care;removing Old Dressing;replacing dressing;placing new dressing;Dressing care

2 types of advance directives: Living will. This document gives your wishes about withholding ... surgery. This person can help make sure all your questions get asked and answered. They also can ... P01393;surgery preparation;informed consent form;informed consent;advance directives;living will;durable power of attorney for healthcare

number of circles to 50 in each direction every  2  hour s. Incision care Check your incision ... tendons in your shoulder. Here are directions to follow when caring for your arm at home. Activity

your right arm and let it hang straight down. Slowly begin to swing your right arm in a small circle ... , swing your right arm backward and forward. Then move it side to side. Change direction after 1

Planning for End-of-Life Care for COPD ... -life issues. Let your family know that by talking in advance, they'll be more comfortable if they have ... to make difficult decisions about your care. Talking with your healthcare provider The best time ... COPD;chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;end-of-life care;advance directive;18902

*Advance Care Planning ... . Understanding Advance Care Planning Advance care planning is the process of deciding your own future ... advance care planning important? When you write down your healthcare wishes: You will be given ... 41115;understanding advance care planning;living will;durable medical power of attorney;advance directive;healthcare proxy;ACP

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... high blood pressure, it's important to control your sugar levels and blood pressure as directed by ... same. Looking after your health With the right treatment, you should start to feel better. If you ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

*IV Care TPN Therapy ... Total Parenteral Nutrition: IV Care at Home ... catheter with saline or heparin as directed. Wipe all injection sites with alcohol. Be sure all ... caring for your IV. IV Care: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Therapy When you use total ... 83300;IV Care TPN Total Parenteral Nutrition Therapy;tpn;total parenteral nutrition therapy