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states require all residents to have an advance directive. You didn't answer this question ... for that state. But if you move, you should prepare a new advance directive to meet the laws of the ... advance directive; living will; end of life;

*Incision Care Abdomen ... incision Clean the incision and apply a new dressing as directed. Put all used supplies in the ... faster. Here are steps to follow. Incision Care: Abdomen Dressing your incision helps keep it ... ;incision Site Care;removing Old Dressing;replacing dressing;placing new dressing;Dressing care ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care

loved ones may provide support when you need it most. Advance medical directives Advance medical ... get the type of care you want. Or, if someone else needs to decide about your treatment, you can ... 88835;lung cancer planning for the future;advance medical directives;hospice care;advance medical ... directives;advanced medical directives;advanced medical directive;advance medical directive;end of life

states have other restrictions on who can be named as an agent for an advance directive. Be prepared ... A durable power of attorney for health care is only as good as the person you name to be your ... attorney;advance medical directive;end of life treatment;82510;advanced directives;advanced medical ... directives;advanced medical directive;Advance Directives;Advance Directive;Contract;Wills;living will;death and dying rights

*Advance Medical Directive ... An advance medical directive is a form that lets you plan ahead for the care you’d want if ... Directive An advance medical directive is a form that lets you plan ahead for the care you’d want if ... advance medical directive;health care power of attorney;durable power of attorney;living will;legal ... document;82506;advanced directive;advance medical directives;advanced health care directive;health

process. Allow them time and care for them as they move through it. Abnormal bereavement The ... dying as the end stage of life is what the grieving process is all about. What is anticipatory

Palliative Care: Management Hospice care Many people think hospice is a place where people go to die. But ... hospice is not a place. It's a special type of care for terminally ill people and their families ... hospice care;palliative care;legal and ethical issues with hospice care;23505-1

*Advance Care Planning ... Advance care planning is the process of deciding one's own future medical care. It helps to ... . Understanding Advance Care Planning Advance care planning is the process of deciding your own future ... 41115;understanding advance care planning;living will;durable medical power of attorney;advance directive;healthcare proxy;ACP

Planning for End-of-Life Care for COPD ... many resources available online. Palliative care People with advanced COPD need to think about the ... for end-of-life care in writing. Give copies to healthcare staff and family members. An advance ... COPD;chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;end-of-life care;advance directive;18902

Cataract Treatment: New Lens (IOL) ... in place.  Types of IOLs Your eye care provider will select a new lens to fit your eye and ... . Anterior chamber lens Your eye care provider may place a special lens in front of the iris (anterior ... 85465;cataract treatment: implanting a new lens (IOL);cataract treatment;implanting a new lens, cataract treatment;IOL, cataract treatment

and put on a new pair of sterile gloves. Clean around the exit site by going around in circles ... . Apply the transparent or gauze dressing over the exit site. Seal all the edges of the dressing

floss that is about 18 inches long. Tie it securely in a circle. Next, place all of the fingers ... Flossing should be started when your child is about 2 to 3 years old, under the direction of

*Vulvoplasty Surg After Care ... may need to stop taking some or all of these before the surgery. Follow any directions you are ... vulva. To finish the procedure: Tubes (surgical drains) may be placed near the incision site ... Vulvoplasty After Care;Vulvoplasty;Vulvoplasty Surgery;Male to female gender affirming surgery;61197

*Vaginoplasty Surg After Care ... drains) may be placed in the new vagina or near the incision site. They are used to remove any excess ... it if something is not clear. Follow all other directions from your healthcare provider before ... Vaginoplasty After Care;Vaginoplasty;Vaginoplasty Surgery;Male to female gender affirming surgery;61195

Detailed information on care of the terminally ill child Topic Index - Care of the Terminally ... Ill Child Care of the Terminally Ill Child Home A Child's Concept of Death Discussing Death ... child death, Anticipatory Grief, Dying Child, Supportive Care Child, Palliative Care Child, Hospice Care child, Dying Process, Grief, Bereavement

medical care doesn't work, or when the wrong plan was used in the first place, according to the Agency for ... all health professionals involved in your child's care in the hospital have important information. Be ... medical errors;protect child medical errors;child's care;child's treatment;child's hospitalization;2584

It can be hard to know just what to do or how to help when someone you care about is grieving ... . Here are some helpful ideas. Providing Support for the Bereaved There are many things you ... support for bereaved;assist bereaved person;providing support;bereaved;p07318

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... life with kidney failure. Read on to learn more. Caring for Yourself When You Have Kidney ... duties or schedule. You may find that your energy levels go up and down. And you may notice new ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

associated with the deceased. Follow-up care in the bereavement process is important to be able to ... detect a repeat of grief and to manage long-lasting effects of grief. Follow-up care may take place ... child death;bereavement;grieving;grief;stages of grief;terminal illness child;p03048

Detailed information on care of the terminally ill child Topic Index A Child's Concept of ... Psychosocial Needs of the Dying Child Supportive/Palliative Care Hospice Important ... child death, Anticipatory Grief, Dying Child, Supportive Care Child, Palliative Care Child, Hospice Care child, Dying Process, Grief, Bereavement