... 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...
... beliefs and wishes (either to feel at peace with the relationship or to feel confident in making decisions that respect the patient’s wishes). Other family members may not be prepared to talk about a...
... 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...
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... was sickness, hospitals and me be a caregiver... to the man I love waste away. I had to make those decisions that no one wants to make and it is still breaking my heart, but one thing I know is that hospice...
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