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Old salt MD's avatar

This needs to be discussed with the patient way in advance and should include family members who will have a say in the patients care. Way too many times I’ve heard from family “We are going to do everything for momma until gods’ hand takes her away”.

That’s called unplugging the machine.

Let’s not forget those wonderful lawyers floating around eagerly awaiting to sue for wrongful death.

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Beth G's avatar

I know a family who needed the patient’s income, which would stop upon her death. One intervention after another for a 93-year old……

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Dan's avatar

Needed or wanted?

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