Articles Tagged With: geriatrics
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Independent contractors: What are you liable for?
Historically, courts generally have concluded that providers are liable for the actions of their employees but not for the actions of independent contractors. -
Pulling supplemental oxygen creates struggle
The right of competent, informed patients to reject lifesaving therapies has been affirmed by courts at every level, but a group of ethicists at the University of Pennsylvania wondered whether the line is as clear when it comes to supplemental oxygen. -
News From the End of Life: Pocket-sized infection control handbook available
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News From the End of Life: Home health patients expect less care
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New palliative care model may ease transition from acute care to hospice
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Despite more partnerships, some patients being missed
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Family members often conflict with ICU staff
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Rules on refusing nutrition draw suit in Arkansas
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Pain management panel to work on standards
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Prevent staff misuse of chaplains’ services