Health reform concerns get airing Oct 25, 2009
The bill would allow doctors to be paid once every five years to advise on end of life issues, he said. But they do that now without pay, he said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Senior Resource Fair, Oct. 28 Oct 22, 2009
The "5 Wishes" presentation will discuss how families may plan ahead to cope with serious illnesses and end of life issues. The panel of speakers including Rob Ronayne, Ronayne LLP Attorneys at Law; Kevin Spitzer, Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home; and Barb Suurmeyer, RN, LSW, Avera St. Luke's Hospital. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Advance Health Care Directives and Living Wills: A step-by-step guide Sep 4, 2009
org End of Life Issues Medline Plus National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health www. nlm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
11 comment(s) Aug 26, 2009
tosh conn wrote on Aug 25, 2009 8:44 AM:" Death panels ? Yes Mam !! Roberts said that "Your Life, Your Choices "is in a revision process in order to make sure that the document is most inclusive" of all points of view when it comes to end of life issues, and that the revision process includes faith-based and medical groups. She declined to answer for the record whether the revisions are being done because of any objectionable material in the current document. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Taking away keys tough for Alzheimer's caretakers Aug 23, 2009
Sept. 29: End of Life Issues and Alzheimer's. WHERE. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Comings and Goings: Yuma Palms offering gift card promotion Aug 23, 2009
Other Articles in this Category. Most Commented Stories. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Corker speaks in Camden Aug 19, 2009
Although Corker failed to address the end of life issues he did say that he felt strongly about tort reform. He referred to California, who has passed tort reform and had benefited from it. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Too many questions about health care plans Aug 16, 2009
Fact: The president says he just wants your doctor to talk to you about end of life issues, yet takes 12 pages in the plan to spell out mandatory five-year visits, etc. Remember, (fact) it s the government that s been running Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and the Postal Service, which are all bankrupt, or going so. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Why cant we discuss dying with dignity? Aug 15, 2009
I wish my mother s doctor would talk to her about end of life issues and her wishes. I have a very hard time broaching the subject. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Palin stands by 'death panel' claim Aug 14, 2009
". What it should do, however, is promote the conversation between patients and physicians about realistic expectations for end of life care. The inescapable truth is that all of us are going to die someday. It is my fervent hope that I will be allowed to do so without enduring needless painful and expensive tests, treatments and procedures that will not change the outcome but will only prolong the agony. I doubt very much that the average person really understands just how much suffering can... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sens. Drop End-of-Life Provision from Bill Aug 14, 2009
These are end of life issues. So many people realize too late that they are not prepared for assisted care, facility care and have no idea how to protect their assets. (CBS News)
What should be done with health care? Aug 14, 2009
A day set aside for End of Life issues. (151). (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Political Grapevine Aug 13, 2009
Tonight we will take a look at end of life issues and healthcare in Canada vs. the United States. On the panel this evening we have AB Stoddard, Steve Hayes and Jeff Birnbaum. (Fox News)
FACT CHECK: No 'death panel' in health care bill Aug 13, 2009
3dmom wrote on Aug 12, 2009 3:51 PM:" I fully support funding for end of life care. Like Boxer my family dealt with hospice when my mother died and they were wonderful people who are woefully underfunded. I'm not all gung-ho about the gov't taking over my healthcare, but end of life issues are definitely an area that needs more focus. We spend an awful lot of money trying to keep people alive who have no quality of life and would prefer to be let go. " ... " Average Joe wrote on Aug 12, 2009... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Death panel, end-of-life become hot topics in U.S. Aug 13, 2009
"We should go into the end of life with eyes wide open as to our health care options. Americans should be glad that congress is trying to address this within the health care reform bill. Part of being a responsible citizen is to make a well considered assessment of our own feelings about end of life issues with recognition of how our own decisions will affect the lives of others," the paper said. Editor: Li. (Xinhuanet, China)
Uncle Sam Wants to Set Corporate Pay Aug 8, 2009
It is a provision to ensure that seniors (Medicare) or others have access to someone who can help them review end of life issues - e.g. writing an advance directive, etc ... What the measure does do is allow senior citizens to talk to their doctor once every 5 years about end of life issues, and REQUIRES that the doctor get reimbursed for spending that time with his patient. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Read 'The Factor' transcript Jul 21, 2009
INGRAHAM: Well, we have President Obama, a couple of days ago, was talking about health care in the United States, and he was talking about end of life issues ... INGRAHAM: Why should the government go into someone's home and have a consultant talk about the end of life issues. (Fox News)
Confronting Mortality Jul 1, 2009
bler-Ross have made wonderful inroads in demystifying illness, mortality, and end of life issues. Their message that life and death are one can serve as a touchstone for living a life and dying a death that is gracious and whole. (Suite101.com)
What You Should Know about a Living... Jun 23, 2009
Helpful Tips for Those Who Have Preferences about End of Life Issues. Learn the basics about living wills. (Suite101.com)
No comments posted. May 18, 2009
You will learn about different areas where you can volunteer to assist patients and families dealing with end of life issues. You will learn the important role you as a volunteer can play. (The Herald-Palladium)
End of Life Issues Focus of Campaign Apr 15, 2009
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Wednesday April 15, 2009. (R News)
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Final Exit criticized by suicide supporters Mar 1, 2009
On the upside, he said We have a tremendous effort trying to spread the word nationally about critical end of life issues [and] this is publicity we couldn t buy. The downside is all the organization s funds have been frozen around the country, and this may very well put us out of business. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
