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Lecture: Realities of Advanced Medical Intervention by Dr. Bill Lombard.
In frank layperson's terms Dr. Bill Lombard, a nephrologist, discusses the meaning of advanced medical interventions (such as ventilators, pressers, CPR) focusing on what these "interventions" mean to average people and their families, and on patient outcomes when these interventions are employed. This information should help you can make informed decisions about your own choices for care. This presentation also addresses advance care planning, advance directives, and the importance of palliative care and how and when a POLST (Physician Order for Life Sustaining Treatment) should be used.
Document Type
Streamed Video
Start Date
10-3-2020 3:30 PM
End Date
10-3-2020 5:00 PM
Location
Western Washington University
Resource Type
Moving image
Duration
1:18:23
Genre/Form
lectures
Contributing Repository
Palliative Care Institute
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Palliative treatment--Planning; Terminal care--Planning
Type
Text
Glossary of Terms
Make-Your-WIshes-Know-slideshow-web.pdf (16468 kB)
DR. LOMBARD'S REALITIES POWERPOINT SLIDES
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Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Keywords
WWU RN-to-BSN Palliative Care, Make your wishes known, Advance care planning, Advanced medical interventions
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The Realities of Advanced Medical Interventions
Western Washington University
Click the Download Button to access Dr. Lombard's slides. An Information Sheet / Glossary of Terms is available at the bottom of this page.
Lecture: Realities of Advanced Medical Intervention by Dr. Bill Lombard.
In frank layperson's terms Dr. Bill Lombard, a nephrologist, discusses the meaning of advanced medical interventions (such as ventilators, pressers, CPR) focusing on what these "interventions" mean to average people and their families, and on patient outcomes when these interventions are employed. This information should help you can make informed decisions about your own choices for care. This presentation also addresses advance care planning, advance directives, and the importance of palliative care and how and when a POLST (Physician Order for Life Sustaining Treatment) should be used.