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When Dr. Patricia Bomba’s mother was dying, the end wasn't as difficult for her or her family because her loved ones knew the medical care she received was on her terms.
Bomba’s mother had put her wishes in writing, so her loved ones and doctors could follow her instructions.
“It was the final gift that our mother gave to us and the final gift we gave to her,” she said.
Not enough people put their end-of-life care wishes in writing, Bomba and other health care officials said at a Wednesday press conference at the Elizabeth G. and Jennifer J. Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Greece.
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Designating a health care proxy and communicating wishes to loved ones ensures they are carried out, said Bomba, who is Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s vice president and medical director for geriatrics. She pointed to Terri Schiavo, a Florida woman, who made international news. She was in a vegetative state for more than a decade as her parents and husband battled over whether she'd want to be kept alive.............
Not enough talk about end-of-life care
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DALLAS, April 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- On the first anniversary of Gonzales v. Carhart, Heartbeat International joins with The Justice Foundation, Operation Outcry, and compassionate supporters from around the world to march for a future where abortion is unthinkable. The Hope for Life march begins at the Heartbeat International Conference at the Sheraton Hotel (formerly Adams Mark) and proceeds to the Dallas Courthouse, where the Roe v. Wade case was initiated and paved the way to more than 40 million abortions.
"Often, women tell us they were encouraged to abort, persuaded that abortion is a good choice without being informed about life-saving options. These same women tell us they would have rejected abortion had they known the truth and been encouraged to choose life," said Hartshorn. "Women need to know that Heartbeat is here to provide healthy alternatives to abortion."......
Heartbeat Pregnancy Centers Deliver Hope for Life
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Translation: Not enough people opting out of life.
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