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Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice
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Tag Archives: Advance Directive
New Advance Directive To Permit The Withholding of Food And Water In Late-Stage Dementia
A new advance directive document gives people the option to refuse food and water in the event of late stage dementia
In March, End of Life Choices New York approved an advance directive document allowing patients to record in advance that they wish to refuse food and drink in the event that they develop late-stage dementia. Rejecting food and drink is … Continue reading
A “Bucket List” May Be Beneficial For End-Of-Life Treatment
A new study suggests that discussing one's bucket list with a physician could lead to better, more personalized care
A new study out of Stanford University suggests that patients should share a “bucket list” (if they have one) with their physician to facilitate better “preference-sensitive” care. With this strategy, researchers contend that doctors can make more suitable healthcare recommendations … Continue reading
Our Tip of the Week: Regularly Update Your Advance Directive
Updating advance care directives helps avoid medical error and more
Our Weekly Tip: Paperwork takes us out of the moment and seems like a bothersome chore to many people. If you’re not one to dwell on your mortality, writing an Advance Directive can get shuffled to the bottom of your … Continue reading