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- noun
Termination of the sale or support for goods and services. - noun medicine Medical care options, primarily for patients who are considered critically ill.
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She was for end-of-life consultaion in 2008 before she changed the words to 'death panels' in 2009 as she trys to hold onto her power over the fringe-right following her quitting on the people of Alaska. fellow american
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Anyone who has ever had to deal with a dying family member knows that honoring the patient's wishes regarding palliative care, hospice provisions and end-of-life treatment is extremely helpful and comforting.
Doctors', seniors' advocacy groups defend health-care overhaul 2009
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So either Republicans were for death panels in 2003 before turning against them now – or they're lying about end-of-life counseling in order to frighten the bejeezus out of their fellow citizens and defeat health reform by any means necessary.
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Rather, a House committee passed a provision that would let Medicare reimburse seniors who want counseling on end-of-life issues.
Cafferty: Are you interested in Palin's views on health care reform? 2009
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While the end-of-life provision is being overblown, the issue at concern is that one of the "number of years" that a patient has left to enjoy the outcome of a procedure would be considered in the cost-benefit assessment.
Cafferty: Are you interested in Palin's views on health care reform? 2009
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On another note, end-of-life consultations are a very important step for anyone (and their family) facing that kind of situation.
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How can Palin "claim victory" because the end-of-life consultation provision was removed from the proposed legislation.
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In 2008 then Governor Palin signed a proclamation making April advance directive month encouraging all Alaskan's to discuss with their doctors and family in establishing end-of-life advance directives (living wills).
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This law has been used very little because in Oregon we also have superb health care, hospitals, and the best medical specialists in AMERICA to help us with end-of-life decisions.
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She herself proclaimed Health Care Decisions Day in Alaska, which exists for the very purpose of helping people with end-of-life decision.
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