End of Life Care
Understanding Life Plans
Order# ELC 808
content by Debra Wertheimer, MD
20 minutes
interviews and discussion
$150 purchase; $75 rental
This program examines the very difficult decisions faced by older individuals and their families including use of feeding tubes, limiting treatment and hospice care. Understanding these choices enables staff to better support family and residents. Features physicians interviewing residents, and staff discussions.
Topics: hospice, palliative care, artificial nutrition, teamwork, supporting family decisions
Audience: Students in allied health, medical or social work training; long-term and hospice care staff