Case a ‘concerning’ example of end-of-life care issues
A recent case involving an appeal board ruling against doctors who imposed a do-not-resuscitate order on an elderly patient against his family’s wishes is yet another example of the importance of effective communications and respect for patient wishes amongst doctors and families when it comes to end-of-life care, says Toronto lawyer Hugh Scher.
Quebec’s right-to-die bill creates risks for patients.
The heated debate over end-of-life care, just got hotter!
David Silver, 78, dies on porch after hospital release on -37 C night
Winnipeg senior released from hospital in slippers, given cab slip to get home
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Elderly patient discharged to empty house not a ‘one-off’ case
Hospital system too uncoordinated to deal with influx of seniors.
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Seniors and youth fight ageism through film project
Video project aims to overcome stereotypes about older Canadians
Mother with dementia ‘warehoused,’ daughter says
Dementia patient, 84, spent countless hours in hospital hallways, daughter says
Lest We Forget?
Is this really how we want to treat our Veterans? Another strike on caring for Canadian seniors.
Definition of ‘health care’ of Alzheimer’s patient’s living will.
Respect the person’s wishes to die with dignity.
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Toronto contractor who “preyed” on senior given jail sentence and $215,000 restitution order
“Singer’s conduct was despicable and he has demonstrated no remorse for it” said Superior Court Justice Hainey
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End of life decisions: Nelson Mandela’s condition described as ‘perilous’
Disputes about when to discontinue life support add unnecessary misery to the dying process.
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