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16 Sep 2013, 12:33 pm by Jon Gelman
When aggressive critical care is unsuccessful at achieving an acceptable level of health for the patient, treatment should focus on palliative care. [read post]
11 Aug 2010, 4:50 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, J.D., Ph.D.
"African Americans are more likely than w hites to die in the hospital, and unfortunately, deaths in acute-care settings are sometimes characterized by long periods of futile, life-sustaining treatment; inadequate pain management; and poor communication w ith the healthcare team. [read post]
8 Sep 2022, 11:30 pm by Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD
New Jersey; Gabrielle Jimenez, LVN, CHPLN Mission Hospice, California; New Mexico MD To be announced; Aid-in-Dying Volunteer To be announced2:45 to 3:00: Break3:05 to 3:55: Prognostic Dilemmas in Aid in Dying - Presenter/Moderator: Kelly McCann, MD, PhD, Medical Oncologist, Assistant Professor, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles; Panel To be announced4:00 to 4:55: Ethical Challenges of Aid in Dying: Case discussions by members of the… [read post]
10 Sep 2010, 5:07 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, J.D., Ph.D.
Distributed 250,000 POST forms Statewide palliative care network , placing consultation teams in hospitals, nursing homes and hospice centers to provide information, help patients identify the appropriate person to appoint as their medical power of attorney, lead discussions on how much suffering a patient is willing to bear [read post]
20 Jul 2015, 10:53 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, J.D., Ph.D.
E = Explain about hospice and palliative care, and let patients know that treatment choices are up to them, and that their wishes will be honored. [read post]
o  Would you want to have a hospice team or other palliative care (i.e., comfort care) available to you? [read post]
25 Dec 2015, 1:29 pm by Walton Law Firm
If you have concerns about an elderly loved one’s care in Southern California, an experienced San Diego nursing home abuse lawyer can help. [read post]
13 Sep 2012, 4:39 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, J.D., Ph.D.
The development of hospice was an early innovative response to these challenges, and a broader focus on palliative care to reduce pain and suffering during serious illness has emerged as another important response. [read post]
12 Mar 2019, 3:28 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD
Being an Advocate for Yourself or a Loved OneLearn how to interface with the medical care team to ensure your or your loved one’s wishes are known and respected. [read post]
16 Sep 2015, 6:27 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, J.D., Ph.D.
Pope, JD, PhD Director, Health Law Institute, Associate Professor of Law, Hamline University School of Law 1:50 - 2:00 pm Break 2:00 - 3:00 pmMoral Distress and Problem Solving in Pediatric Critical Care: Not for the Faint of Heart Elizabeth Epstein, PhD, RN   Associate Professor, University of Virginia School of Nursing 3:00 - 4:00 pmPanel Discussion: Ethical Issues Surrounding Childhood Immunizations  Bruce McIntosh, MD   Co-Interim Statewide Child… [read post]
15 Feb 2013, 4:27 am by Timothy P. Flynn
  The Macomb County Prosecutor and the Michigan Attorney General teamed-up to prove that Dr. [read post]
22 Jul 2022, 7:45 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD
One could argue - given the high stakes of life or death and the intensely personal divide in opinion of ethics of the protocol - that allowing conscientious objection among members of organ procurement teams and providing thorough informed consent for organ donors and recipients and their families as well as the public at large may provide a path forward on a national level.Thursday October 27, 2022Legal Update 2022: Top 10 Legal Developments in Bioethics and Public Health2:15pm -… [read post]
12 Aug 2015, 2:17 pm
Erik Fromme, an internist and palliative care specialist, called for changing this accepted medical practice. [read post]
28 Jun 2011, 8:29 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, J.D., Ph.D.
End-of-life care appears to be improving as evidenced by a significant number of deaths occurring following: (i) discussions involving patient, family, healthcare team members; (ii) cessation of intensive care and (iii) cessation of institution of palliative care. [read post]
26 Jul 2017, 11:57 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, JD, PhD
(Liz Stokes) As the debate on assisted death continues, there are many physicians who refuse to participate, leaving the opportunity for participation by other members of the health care team, such as nurse practitioners. [read post]
17 Mar 2021, 6:30 am by Michael B. Stack
  These can include the following elements: Opioid drug use that has the approach of being used for palliative care; Employees that have comorbid conditions such as obesity, substance abuse, underlying psychological/psychiatric problems, and a significant number of other claims. [read post]
21 Mar 2011, 3:49 am by Thaddeus Mason Pope, J.D., Ph.D.
  (Toronto Star)  The medical team sought permission from Desmond's wife Maria to remove heroic measures from their treatment plan and care for him as a palliative patient. [read post]