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    It's Your Decision (2020 Edition)
    It's Your Decision (2020 Edition)
    It's Your Decision (2020 Edition)
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    It's Your Decision (2020 Edition)

    By Camille M. Renella

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    As you begin to think about the care you want now and at the end of your life, remember that the reason to make INFORMED DECISIONS is so you receive care that makes you most comfortable.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateJul 17, 2019
    ISBN9781728319209
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      It's Your Decision (2020 Edition) - Camille M. Renella

      IT’S YOUR DECISION

      A GUIDE TO HELP YOU MAKE

      INFORMED MEDICAL DECISIONS

      CAMILLE M. RENELLA

      AuthorHouse™

      1663 Liberty Drive

      Bloomington, IN 47403

      www.authorhouse.com

      Phone: 1 (800) 839-8640

      Copyright © 2019 CAMILLE M. RENELLA. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author.

      Published by AuthorHouse 04/07/2020

      ISBN: 978-1-7283-1921-6 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-7283-1920-9 (e)

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Getty Images are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Getty Images.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

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      IT’S YOUR

      DECISION

      Getting the information you need to make informed medical decisions that reflect your values, lifestyle, wishes and oals.

      Medical Treatment Decisions are made after considering

      the Medical Indications, Quality of Life, your values and

      preferences and other circumstances.

      Your Healthcare

      Team includes

      the Attending

      Physician,

      treating

      physicians,

      primary nurse,

      social worker,

      case manager

      and other

      healthcare

      professionals

      assigned to care

      for you.

      Contents

      It’s Your Decision

      Introduction

      Medical History

      Healthcare Team Meeting

      At Home After The Meeting

      What Are Your Preferences?

      Additional Circumstances

      Now... Put

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