Tag: end-of-life-care
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Opening the conversation about palliative care
Palliative care is often misunderstood, with many assumptions of what it’s about. In reality, palliative care helps improve a patient’s...
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End of life decisions: Signing a DNR or AND order
When you or a loved one are near the end of life, it's important to know your options regarding care. Learn when to consider signing a DNR and AND order.
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The heart of their friendship: organ donation awareness
Kim's family never talked about organ donation. It wasn't that they were against it. The topic just never came up. Until they were forced to make an incredibly difficult...
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