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What two forces caused whole discussion about end of life in US?
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1. CPR and advancing medical technology
2. Social security act of 1965 |
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What national group is in charge of medicare?
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CMS
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What case in Missouri changed the laws on what is legally dead?
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Cruzan
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1981 Unifrom determination of death act explain
Is this the current model? |
“An individual who has sustained either (1) irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem, is dead. OR Irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem, is dead.
Not exactly the exact model |
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What is 1990 Patients health care determination act?
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Danforth- said all patients must be asked about advanced directive when they enter
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Difference between advanced directive and durable power or attorney
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Durable- someone who makes the decision for you
Advanced directive- each situation is mapped out DPOA takes precedent |
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What is the death and dignity act?
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1994 Oregon says doctors allowed to assist in pharmaceutical death
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