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Dnr end of life

Four questions to ask when confronted with potential brain death

Four questions to ask when confronted with potential brain death

Some hospitals are quick and aggressive in requesting a do not resuscitate (DNR) order

Texas DNR orders: Mechanics, abuse, and medical malpractice

Texas DNR orders: Mechanics, abuse, and medical malpractice

Do not resuscitate orders can be slipped into a medical record to cover up medical malpractice

Hawaii becomes latest state to have assisted-death law

Hawaii becomes latest state to have assisted-death law

Texas doesn't have an assisted-death law, but has a statute that's more frightening

Guardianships and alternatives in Texas, and why you should plan ahead

Guardianships and alternatives in Texas, and why you should plan ahead

Legal guardianship gives a court-appointed adult decision-making authority over a minor or incapacitated adult

Profits over patients in hospice and end-of-life care

Profits over patients in hospice and end-of-life care

Frisco, Texas hospice executive makes chilling admissions in federal court

Patient safety and end-of-life decision-making

Patient safety and end-of-life decision-making

American Medical Association may consider backing physician-assisted suicide

The sad story of British baby Alfie Evans could happen in Texas under current law

The sad story of British baby Alfie Evans could happen in Texas under current law

Texas has the worst law in the America when it comes to protecting patients from hospitals and doctors who want to end care

Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders increase likelihood of ICU death, less overall care

Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders increase likelihood of ICU death, less overall care

Doctors may mistake a DNR order to mean a patient wants no additional care under any circumstances

New study exposes Texas nursing home anti-psychotic drug over-medication problem

New study exposes Texas nursing home anti-psychotic drug over-medication problem

Nationally, around 180,000 nursing home residents per week are given anti-psychotic drugs, even though they have no psychiatric condition

New Texas law will protect patients from hostile do-not-resuscitate/DNR orders

New Texas law will protect patients from hostile do-not-resuscitate/DNR orders

On 4/1/2018, the new law will end the current practice where doctors can secretly enter a DNR order against patient and family wishes