Many pet owners have been faced with difficult decisions
regarding end of life care for their pets.
Not exact matches
The POLST document records a patient's
end -
of -
life care preferences
regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation, aggressiveness
of medical interventions and artificial nutrition.
• Recognizing declines in the pet (s) quality
of life and making decisions in consultation with a veterinarian
regarding appropriate
end -
of -
life care (e.g., palliative
care, hospice, euthanasia).
ASPCA Pet Loss The American Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals offers helpful articles and answers to frequently asked questions
regarding end -
of -
life care and coping with the loss
of a pet.
Dr. Cooney has developed numerous webinars and continuing education opportunities for veterinarians
regarding the many facets
of companion animal
end -
of -
life care and is a published author on the topic.
These representatives may not know your parent's preferences in
regard to everything from pet
care, to religious traditions, to
end of life care.
Also, if you become incapacitated and unable to make important decisions
regarding end -
of -
life care or financial matters, it can cause great stress for your family members if you have not created advance health
care directives and power
of attorney clarifying your wishes.
A commission for
end -
of -
life care will be established to advise and report to the minister on the status
of end -
of -
life care, and ensure the implementation and evaluation
of legislation with
regard to
end -
of -
life care.
People who regularly work in patient - facing roles must provide regular assessments, communicate with the patient and family members to ensure needs and wishes are being met, and make practical decisions
regarding plans for
end -
of -
life care.