Acknowledgment of cultural and religious traditions

 Religious adherence and customs must be acknowledged and respected.

 These customs must be reconciled early on with all aspects of end-of-life care (e.g., resuscitation,
sedation, organ donation) to ensure that the patient’s will is carried out.

Documentation
 All interactions with the patient/surrogate regarding end-of-life care must be documented in the
medical record.

 Lack of adherence to a patient’s final wishes may result in legal liability.

Acknowledgment of cultural and religious traditions

 Religious adherence and customs must be acknowledged and respected.

 These customs must be reconciled early on with all aspects of end-of-life care (e.g., resuscitation,
sedation, organ donation) to ensure that the patient’s will is carried out.

Documentation
 All interactions with the patient/surrogate regarding end-of-life care must be documented in the
medical record.

 Lack of adherence to a patient’s final wishes may result in legal liability.

Acknowledgment of cultural and religious traditions

 Religious adherence and customs must be acknowledged and respected.

 These customs must be reconciled early on with all aspects of end-of-life care (e.g., resuscitation,
sedation, organ donation) to ensure that the patient’s will is carried out.

Documentation
 All interactions with the patient/surrogate regarding end-of-life care must be documented in the
medical record.

 Lack of adherence to a patient’s final wishes may result in legal liability.

Acknowledgment of cultural and religious traditions

 Religious adherence and customs must be acknowledged and respected.
  These customs must be reconciled early on with all aspects of end-of-life care (e.g., resuscitation,
sedation, organ donation) to ensure that the patient’s will is carried out.

Documentation
 All interactions with the patient/surrogate regarding end-of-life care must be documented in the
medical record.

 Lack of adherence to a patient’s final wishes may result in legal liability.

V Acknowledgment of cultural and religious traditions

 Religious adherence and customs must be acknowledged and respected.

 These customs must be reconciled early on with all aspects of end-of-life care (e.g., resuscitation,
sedation, organ donation) to ensure that the patient’s will is carried out.

Documentation
 All interactions with the patient/surrogate regarding end-of-life care must be documented in the
medical record.

 Lack of adherence to a patient’s final wishes may result in legal liability.

Acknowledgment of cultural and religious traditions

 Religious adherence and customs must be acknowledged and respected.

 These customs must be reconciled early on with all aspects of end-of-life care (e.g., resuscitation,
sedation, organ donation) to ensure that the patient’s will is carried out.

Documentation
 All interactions with the patient/surrogate regarding end-of-life care must be documented in the
medical record.

 Lack of adherence to a patient’s final wishes may result in legal liability.

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