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Five for Friday, Episode 082, Ethical Issues with guest Katie Ortlip SW

Five for Friday, Episode 082, Ethical Issues with guest Katie Ortlip SW

FromThe Heart of Hospice Podcast


Five for Friday, Episode 082, Ethical Issues with guest Katie Ortlip SW

FromThe Heart of Hospice Podcast

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Mar 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Social workers are on the front lines when it comes to being advocates for their patients, and that includes being involved in ethical issues that concern their patients and the families who love them.  In this episode Katie Ortlip SW, discusses various ethical issues that are affecting hospice patients, including physician aid in dying, and patients who are voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED).   To learn more, listen to this episode, and also visit our website at www.theheartofhospice.com for information about hospice, caregiving, and self care.  
Released:
Mar 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We're here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.