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When people die what sorts of things would they like to see in the room?
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A pet, family, friends, certain smells,sounds, touches.
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What would most people prefer when dying.
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To die at home and have a comprehensive program of end of life care.
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What is a good death?
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One that is free from avoidable distress and suffering for patients, families and caregivers.
one that is in general accord with the patient and their family's wishes.
it has to be reasonably consistent with clinical, cultural and ethical standards.
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What are the 2 greatest fears associated with death?
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Pain and being a burden to one's family.
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What hastens death?
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Inadequate pain relief.
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What could allow a pt. to live a little longer with beter quality?
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Relief of pain.
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Define Respect for Persons under ethical principles.
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respect for the inherent worth, dignity and human rights of every individual
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Autonomy
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A person with decisional capacity has the moral and legal right to determine what will be done with their own person
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Privacy
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Individuals have the right to privacy and the clinician acts to safeguard that right. The clinician has a duty to respect the confidentiality of patient information.
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Veracity
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The duty to be truthful
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Beneficence
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Doing or promoting good
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Non-malfeasance
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Clinician is required to remove and avoid intentionally causing pt. harm or unnecessary pain.
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Justice
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Fairness
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What is an advanced care plan?
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A living will and you have to make sure you read your patient's coz they are not all the same.
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What is a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare?
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A Health Care Agent.
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