Decisions
... fears; to provide information as needed; to discuss treatment options and involve the patient in decisions regarding his or her care; and to offer emotional support. Other resources that you may find...
... admirable, but her refusal to talk openly about the real possibility of death and to make decisions accordingly can be very difficult for her health care providers and her family. It is important to realize...
... family for further changes and helping them cope. Discussing specific treatments and end-of-life decisions, such as a “do not attempt resuscitation” order, can be quite difficult with teenagers. A challenge...
... all learn from each other’s experience. Always remind yourself that the focus of discussions and decisions should be based on what the patient and family desire and what is in their best interests. Here...
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