Four questions to ask when confronted with potential brain death
Some hospitals are quick and aggressive in requesting a do not resuscitate (DNR) order
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Texas DNR orders: Mechanics, abuse, and medical malpractice
Do not resuscitate orders can be slipped into a medical record to cover up medical malpractice
Hawaii becomes latest state to have assisted-death law
Texas doesn't have an assisted-death law, but has a statute that's more frightening
Guardianships and alternatives in Texas, and why you should plan ahead
Legal guardianship gives a court-appointed adult decision-making authority over a minor or incapacitated adult
Profits over patients in hospice and end-of-life care
Frisco, Texas hospice executive makes chilling admissions in federal court
Patient safety and end-of-life decision-making
American Medical Association may consider backing physician-assisted suicide
The sad story of British baby Alfie Evans could happen in Texas under current law
Texas has the worst law in the America when it comes to protecting patients from hospitals and doctors who want to end care
Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders increase likelihood of ICU death, less overall care
Doctors may mistake a DNR order to mean a patient wants no additional care under any circumstances
New study exposes Texas nursing home anti-psychotic drug over-medication problem
Nationally, around 180,000 nursing home residents per week are given anti-psychotic drugs, even though they have no psychiatric condition
New Texas law will protect patients from hostile do-not-resuscitate/DNR orders
On 4/1/2018, the new law will end the current practice where doctors can secretly enter a DNR order against patient and family wishes