References and Resources: Facilitating Ethical Decisions about

References and Resources: Facilitating Ethical Decisions about Tube Feeding
Christine Westphal NP MSN ACNS ACHPN
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Resources for Patients and Families
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Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_ endoflifedecisions.pdf
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http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/should-i-receive-artificial-hydration-and-nutrition
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http://www.webmd.com/balance/questions-answers-artificial-nutrition-hydration-end-of-life-decisionmaking
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http://decisionaid.ohri.ca/docs/Tube_Feeding_DA/PDF/TubeFeeding.pdf
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Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Michigan www.mihospice.org
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www.getpalliativecare.org