The answer is no. Absolutely not. Let’s talk about the concept of “hospital transfers.” I want to give you some things to think about and consider for your person. First, what does hospital transfer mean? When I use this term I am referring to your person physically leaving where they live and being brought to […]
Person Living with Dementia Values Quality of Life? Do they always need the hospital? Read More »
If you missed Part 1 covering DNR (Do-Not-Resuscitate) order forms, you can find it here. Now let me tell you about my “beefs” with the Living Will. There are many. To start, Living Wills are not drafted by medical professionals. They are legal documents drafted by attorneys. As a legal document they vary in wording,
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As an ER doctor, I see dementia family caregivers, and my patient’s in general, making a huge mistake when it comes to care planning. They misunderstand, and believe having a living will and a DNR (Do-Not-Resuscitate) form will be enough to guide them in making medical decisions. You can not use these documents alone when making
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