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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
Posted on July 27, 2018 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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