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Season 4 • Episode 7

Talking to Unconscious Patients

Feb 22, 2018
26:06

Episode Description

Taking care of someone who is unable to interact or make their own medical decisions can be complex. In this episode, we discuss:

  • tips for talking to an unconscious patient and their loved ones
  • assessment tips
  • important things to consider (like health care power of attorney and consents) 
  • and more!

Show notes are located here: https://www.freshrn.com/talking-to-unconscious-patients-show-notes/

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