Care at the End of Life

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Health tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.

	Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems.
	Should I have an autopsy done on my loved one?
	Should I receive artificial hydration and nutrition?
	Should I receive CPR and mechanical ventilation?
	Should I stop kidney dialysis?
	Should I stop life-prolonging treatment?

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Author:	Bets Davis, MFA	Last Updated: July 31, 2006
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Shelly R. Garone, MD - Palliative Care
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