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Heart Failure and End-of-Life Choices
March 17, 2019.
Heart failure is the #1 cause of death in America. 40-50% of all patients discharged from the hospital are readmitted within 30 days because of the recurrence of symptoms of congestive heart failure.
End of Life Helpers: Death Doulas, Geriatric Care Managers & Patient Advocates
January 20, 2019 - Providing services to patients and families at the end of life is a growing industry. We hear from a death doula, a geriatric care manager and a patient advocate so you can better understand what they do, who they are, and where to find them
Preparing for Dementia and Avoiding Medically Futile Care
November 18, 2018
Thad Pope discusses right to die options and limitations for persons suffering from Dementia. He emphasizes Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED).
Thad Pope discusses right to die options and limitations for persons suffering from Dementia. He emphasizes Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED).
Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED)
Sept. 2018 - Dr "Bob" Uslander and his staff discuss case histories using Voluntary Stop Eating and Drinking (VSED) as an End of Life option. This medical procedure is described.
Hospice and Palliative Care
July 15, 2019 - video not available. Three speakers certified in Hospice and
Palliative Care explain the differences.
Rally to Save the End-of-Life Option Act
May 20, 2018 - Rally to Save the End-of-Life Option Act - Following the Hemlock…
How to Receive Medical Aid in Dying in California: A Step-by-Step Explanation
May 20, 2018 - Hemlock Society of San Diego Meeting Speakers: Dr. Bob Uslander, a…
The Nitrogen Method as a Means of Self-deliverance
March 18, 2018 - video not available. Dr. Sally Hall from the Final Exit Network spoke about and demonstrated the nitrogen method for self-deliverance.
Refusal of Treatment and How Best to Die with Dementia
January 2, 2018
Program on end-of-life options for those with Alzheimer's or dementia talks about the importance of advance directives, POLST and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) forms. We learn most surgeons won't allow DNR during the peri-operative period.
What To do With the Body
Sept. 17, 2017 - Options for using your body for good after you die, including tissue and organ donation, as well as body donation to universities for use by medical students to practice operations and saving money on funerals.
California End of Life Option Act – One Year Later
July 16, 2017 - Hemlock Society of San Diego Meeting Speakers: Dr. Bob Uslander, MD.…
Cannabis and End-of-Life Care
May 21, 2017 - Describes use of medical cannabis as a pain reliever. As with most medications, there are side effects to consider. There are several different kinds off cannabis, each having distinct medical properties.
