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Defective directives? Struggling with end-of-life care - American Medical News (subscription)

Defective directives? Struggling with end-of-life care American Medical News (subscription) - Jan 4, 2009 "When living wills and advance directives were first developed, there was a real hope that they would substantially revolutionize the care of the dying. ...

MARIE PARENTE: Seven years and counting - Milford Daily News

MARIE PARENTE: Seven years and counting Milford Daily News,  USA - Jan 6, 2009 Living will legislation, as enacted, allowed a directive signed by the patient to declare that no "extraordinary treatment was to be administered if death ...

One way you can still protect your adult children - Fort Worth Star Telegram

One way you can still protect your adult children Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Jan 6, 2009 Commonly, advance care plans have five key elements – an advance care directive, a do-not-resuscitate order, a living will, a health care power of attorney, ...

Coroner: Plan with the end in mind - Pueblo Chieftain

Coroner: Plan with the end in mind Pueblo Chieftain, CO - Jan 4, 2009 In the newsletter, Kramer outlines the basic concepts of advance directives, such as living wills and medical power of attorney. A living will is a document ...

The differences between MOLST and living wills - Newsday

The differences between MOLST and living wills Newsday, NY - Dec 26, 2008 A MOLST may be completed later based upon your living will. Unlike other forms of advance directives, the MOLST form is effective in any setting. ...