End-of-Life Resources and Information
This booklet addresses issues that matter to us all because we will all face the end of life. Advance directives — living wills and healthcare powers of attorney — are valuable tools to help us communicate our wishes about our future medical care. The questions addressed in this guide are not simple; they reflect the complexity of the choices that most of us will face in the modern medical system.
Information in this booklet will help you feel comfortable that your decisions about medical care at the end of life will be honored. (Produced by NHPCO the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.)
The hospice philosophy holds that end-of-life care should emphasize quality of life. A nationwide Gallup survey conducted for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization produced five key outcomes.
It's About How You LIVE is a national community engagement campaign encouraging individuals to make informed decisions about end-of-life care and services. The campaign encourages people to:
- Learn about options for end-of-life services and care
- Implement plans to ensure wishes are honored
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Voice decisions to family, friends, and healthcare providers
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Engage in personal or community efforts to improve end-of-life care
This booklet provides an annual overview of important trends in the growth, delivery and quality of hospice care across the country. |
