End-of-Life Treatment – “Do Not Resuscitate”?

By:  Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho What do young doctors think about end-of-life choices?  A Stanford University study determined that 88% of young doctors prefer to avoid resuscitation and related heroic treatments when they have an illness that will result in death in the near future.[1] Do you…

Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care

By:  Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho What is the difference between Palliative and Hospice Care?[1] Hospice Care One of the ways end-of-life care is provided is through hospice. Hospice, as defined by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is a program of care and support for a…