A Bioethical Division of International Life Services, Inc.
By Nancy Valko, RN In the early 1970s, I was a young nurse working with many trauma victims in a state-of-the-art intensive care unit and I loved it. Because of the high number of young accident victims, I was also … Continued
By Germaine Wensley R.N. Citing a critical need for transplantable organs in the U.S. has prompted an urgent call for people to give the “gift of life” by agreeing to be an organ donor. This is surely a generous thing … Continued
The general public may not always understand or may be confused about Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders and their ramifications. The first and most important thing to know and understand is that a DNR is a legal medical order that must be signed by … Continued
Life Legal was founded nearly thirty years ago and since that time, we have handled thousands of inquiries involving the denial of life-sustaining care. In the last few years, however, the number of these types of cases has skyrocketed. I am … Continued
A New Type of Advance Directive Most of you remember the original “Living Will” that people were to sign stating their desired medical treatment and care. Very simple but potentially deadly. Now there is a new form Physician Orders for … Continued
All of you have heard of the case in Florida concerning Terri Schiavo, the young woman who was brain injured. She was not brain dead. She was aware of her surroundings, could feel pain and showed emotions. Her husband had taken most of the … Continued
By Betty Odello RN, MN, President of Scholl, Professor at Pierce College Have you heard of the POLST document? If not, you will soon. It is fast becoming a very common document concerning end of life directives that many people are … Continued
