Education archives: Aging and death
What to do when families disagree about ending life support
It may be difficult to simultaneously respect family members' wishes and uphold a patient's right to refuse life-sustaining care (June 2000)
Talking about organ procurement when one of your patients dies
Special training is needed to become a 'designated requestor' (February 2000)
Letters: Nursing home dumps
Caregivers should have a more compassionate attitude (February 2000)
Letters: Nursing home dumps
Reimbursement, patient's best interest factor into the equation (December 1999)
When it comes to nursing home dumps, should you just go along or speak up?
Concerns about reimbursement can compromise care (October 1999)
Providing comfort and care at the end of life
Underlying issues of pain, suffering and fear need to be addressed (September 1995)
Assisted suicide: It's the law in Oregon, but is it ethical?
Physicians are passionately divided in their personal moralities and professional ethics regarding the new law (January 1995)
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