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A member asked:
What do you need besides a dnr for a dying person?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
time for consultatn: The process of letting go is a complex one. There are wonderful consultants at hospice who can help a family or individual plan for the many things that will be part of the process. Seek out a consultant from a local source and get them involved in the planning.There are too many things to cover for this forum limited to 400 letters.
Answered 10/16/2013
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A living will: Also!- with specific instructions for care of pt that they want(if they are capable of answering)-make sure these papers are available.
Answered 1/2/2014
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