Q. During her last two years of agony, my mother would look at me and her doctors and nurses often and say, "Can't you just give me a little black pill?" It was obvious to all of us what she meant and, of course, all we could say … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Should You Get a DNR Tattoo?
January 19, 2018 by
Dear Ribbit, I read something about people in Florida getting tattoos that tell doctors that they do not want to be resuscitated. Is this something more people should consider? If someone doesn't have a tattoo, how do medical … [Read more...]
Print This PageDo Not Resuscitate Orders Being Placed Without Patient Consent?
May 6, 2016 by
All of us can be lulled into believing we’ve got plenty of time, until something unexpected happens. Whether it’s a car accident, a heart attack, a fire, or a stroke, those who procrastinated and didn’t plan in advance often kick … [Read more...]
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