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We barely have functioning dynamaps let along EKG machines. MD stated he will notify the family. Watson, M. S. (2005).Oxford handbook of palliative care. D8*$[UH Has 30 years experience. Contact the physician at the time of death - that death has occurred and where body will be taken. Purchasing directions for "Five Wishes," a simple document to put your "wishes" in writing should you become seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself. WAC 246-840-830 identifies the requirements for the RN to determine and pronounce death. Albom, M. (1997).Tuesdays with Morrie: An old man, a young man, and life's greatest lesson. When a patient dies in a licensed hospice or a nursing home in the absence of a physician and under specific circumstances, that person may be pronounced dead as provided by law in GA Code Ann, 31-7-16 and . Pt is DNR. 1 0 obj
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