The Realities of Advanced Medical Interventions

Click the Download Button to access Dr. Lombard's slides. An Information Sheet / Glossary of Terms is available at the bottom of this page. Lecture: Realities of Advanced Medical Intervention by Dr. Bill Lombard. In frank layperson's terms Dr. Bill Lombard, a nephrologist, discusses the meaning of advanced medical interventions (such as ventilators, pressers, CPR) focusing on what these 'interventions' mean to average people and their families, and on patient outcomes when these interventions are employed. This information should help you can make informed decisions about your own choices for care. This presentation also addresses advance care planning, advance directives, and the importance of palliative care and how and when a POLST (Physician Order for Life Sustaining Treatment) should be used.

Creators/Contributors

Lombard, Bill, MD - author

Collection

Palliative Care Institute | Institutes, Centers, and Offices

Identifier

1078

Note

  • Palliative Care Institute

  • Location: Western Washington University

Date Issued

March 10th, 2020 to March 11th, 2020

Extent

1:18:23

Language

English

Resource type

Moving image

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