Endpaper: Why You May Need a MOLST
MOLST stands for Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment. It belongs to a group of end-of-life planning tools that are not widely known. Many people… Read More »Endpaper: Why You May Need a MOLST
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Informational essays concerning dying and death issues, written by Carolyn Van Ness.
Endpaper: A COVID CLAUSE FOR YOUR LIVING WILL?
The COVID-19 pandemic has made many people much more aware of health concerns. Over the past months the media and medical providers have been reminding… Read More »Endpaper: A COVID CLAUSE FOR YOUR LIVING WILL?
Endpaper: Advance Directive for People with Dementia
In 2018 a new Advance Directive document was developed specifically for individuals diagnosed with dementia and those who, because of family history, are at high… Read More »Endpaper: Advance Directive for People with Dementia
Endpaper: Understanding “Do Not Resuscitate”
In the past, death occurred naturally when a person stopped breathing or their heart stopped beating. In time, however, newer medical interventions were developed that… Read More »Endpaper: Understanding “Do Not Resuscitate”