Preparing for the Death of a Loved One - Revision history

Drew Jackson: Replaced content with "This content is available directly from People’s Law School on the [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/wills-estates/dealing-with-death/ web] and as a [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/publications/death-your-family/ print publication]."

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Replaced content with "This content is available directly from People’s Law School on the [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/wills-estates/dealing-with-death/ web] and as a [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/publications/death-your-family/ print publication]."

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	~~{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [[Helen Low\|Helen Low, QC]] and [[Nicco Bautista]]\|date= January 2017}}{{A Death in Your Family TOC}}~~		This content is available directly from People’s Law School on the [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/wills-estates/dealing-with-death/ web] and as a [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/publications/death-your-family/ print publication].
	~~The anticipated death of a loved one~~ is ~~a difficult time. Here are some practical steps to help prepare everyone for what lies ahead.~~
	~~==The No CPR Form==~~
	~~Some people approaching the natural end of their lives or suffering~~ from a life-limiting illness decide to not have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other emergency medical procedures provided if their heart or lungs stop. This decision can be recorded in a “No CPR Form”. This form is a medical order that says the person has had a conversation with a healthcare professional about CPR. It tells people such as first responders, paramedics and care providers not to start CPR on ~~behalf of the person whether they are at home, in~~ the ~~community or in a care facility.~~

	~~The~~ [https://www.~~healthlinkbc~~.ca/~~health~~-~~feature~~/no-~~cpr~~-~~form No CPR Form is available online~~] ~~or from a healthcare professional’s office. For the No CPR Form to be valid, it must be signed by a consenting adult (either the person approaching end of life or their substitute decision maker),~~ and ~~their doctor or nurse practitioner.~~

	~~Put the signed No CPR Form on the fridge at home so it can be easily seen. When away from home, carry the form so it’s available should it be needed.~~

	~~{{PLSTipsbox~~
	~~\| text = With~~ a ~~signed No CPR Form, you can get a free MedicAlert® bracelet with “No CPR” engraved on it. To obtain a free bracelet, call 1-800-668-1507 or visit the~~ [https://www.~~medicalert~~.ca/~~nocpr/ MedicAlert® website].~~
	}}

	~~==Making arrangements with a funeral home==~~
	~~Making arrangements in advance with a '''funeral home''' helps loved ones deal with the body and arrange the funeral after death.~~

	~~{{PLSTipsbox~~
	~~\| text = For information on funeral homes in your area, contact the BC Funeral Association at [http://www.bcfunerals.com~~/ ~~www.bcfunerals.com] or 1-800-665-3899.~~
	}}

	Once a funeral home is selected, a form called "Notification of Expected Death in the Home" can be completed. This form authorizes the funeral home to remove the body from the home without “'''pronouncement of death'''” by a healthcare professional. For more details, see the section “[[Immediately After Someone Dies#Pronouncement of death~~\|Pronouncement of death]]”.~~

	~~The [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/care-options~~-and-cost/end-of-life-care/expected-planned-home-deaths notification form is available online]. It is completed by the doctor of the person approaching end of life and sent to the funeral home before the death.

	~~==Organ and tissue donation==~~
	Organ donations can help save the lives of others. A person approaching end of life, if they haven’t already done so, can [https://register.transplant.bc.ca register as a donor with the BC Organ Donor Registry] administered by BC Transplant.

	You can choose what organs and tissues to offer for donation. Or you can choose to donate any organs that are needed. You can also choose to donate for transplant, for research, or for educational purposes.

	~~You don’t have to be perfectly healthy to donate an organ. It’s the health of a certain organ that matters. Talk with~~ your ~~doctor or contact [http://www.transplant.bc.ca/ BC Transplant] if you have questions.~~
	~~[[File:A_Death_in_Your_Family_contents1.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font~~-~~size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com<~~/~~span>]~~]

	~~==Preparing a written plan==~~
	~~If the person approaching end of life makes a short written plan, it helps family, friends and others respect their wishes and know what to do at the time of death.~~

	~~The written plan should include:~~
	*'''Medical contacts:''' How the family doctor or nurse practitioner can be reached, and who to contact if they are unavailable or cannot be reached.
	*'''Pronouncing death:''' Who will pronounce death, if pronouncement is planned.
	*'''Emotional support:''' Who should be called for emotional support.
	*'''Funeral home:''' Which funeral home will be called to transport the body.

	~~{{A Death in Your Family Navbox}}~~

	~~{{Creative Commons for PLS~~
	~~\|title = A Death in Your Family~~
	~~\|author =~~
	}}
	~~__NOGLOSSARY__~~

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	Once a funeral home is selected, a ~~“Notification~~ of Expected Home ~~Death” form~~ can be completed. This form authorizes the funeral home to remove the body from the home without “'''pronouncement of death'''” by a healthcare professional. For more details, see the section “[[Immediately After Someone Dies#Pronouncement of death\|Pronouncement of death]]”.		Once a funeral home is selected, a form called "Notification of Expected Death in the Home" can be completed. This form authorizes the funeral home to remove the body from the home without “'''pronouncement of death'''” by a healthcare professional. For more details, see the section “[[Immediately After Someone Dies#Pronouncement of death\|Pronouncement of death]]”.

	The [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/care-options-and-cost/end-of-life-care/expected-planned-home-deaths notification form is available online]. It is completed by the doctor of the person approaching end of life and sent to the funeral home before the death.		The [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/care-options-and-cost/end-of-life-care/expected-planned-home-deaths notification form is available online]. It is completed by the doctor of the person approaching end of life and sent to the funeral home before the death.

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Organ and tissue donation

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	==Organ and tissue donation==		==Organ and tissue donation==
	Organ donations can help save the lives of others. A person approaching end of life, if they haven’t already done so, can [~~http~~://~~www~~.transplant.bc.ca~~/be-donor~~ register as a donor with the BC Organ Donor Registry] administered by BC Transplant.		Organ donations can help save the lives of others. A person approaching end of life, if they haven’t already done so, can [https://register.transplant.bc.ca register as a donor with the BC Organ Donor Registry] administered by BC Transplant.

	You can choose what organs and tissues to offer for donation. Or you can choose to donate any organs that are needed. You can also choose to donate for transplant, for research, or for educational purposes.		You can choose what organs and tissues to offer for donation. Or you can choose to donate any organs that are needed. You can also choose to donate for transplant, for research, or for educational purposes.

Drew Jackson at 17:15, 22 February 2017

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	{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [[Helen Low\|Helen Low, QC]] and [[Nicco Bautista]]\|date= ~~December 2016~~}}{{A Death in Your Family TOC}}		{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [[Helen Low\|Helen Low, QC]] and [[Nicco Bautista]]\|date= January 2017}}{{A Death in Your Family TOC}}
	The anticipated death of a loved one is a difficult time. Here are some practical steps to help prepare everyone for what lies ahead.		The anticipated death of a loved one is a difficult time. Here are some practical steps to help prepare everyone for what lies ahead.
	==The No CPR Form==		==The No CPR Form==

Drew Jackson at 17:24, 27 January 2017

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	{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [[Helen Low\|Helen Low QC]] and [[Nicco Bautista]]\|date= December 2016}}{{A Death in Your Family TOC}}		{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [[Helen Low\|Helen Low, QC]] and [[Nicco Bautista]]\|date= December 2016}}{{A Death in Your Family TOC}}
	The anticipated death of a loved one is a difficult time. Here are some practical steps to help prepare everyone for what lies ahead.		The anticipated death of a loved one is a difficult time. Here are some practical steps to help prepare everyone for what lies ahead.
	==The No CPR Form==		==The No CPR Form==

Drew Jackson at 16:41, 27 January 2017

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	{{PLSTipsbox		{{PLSTipsbox
	\| text = For information on funeral homes in your area, contact the BC Funeral Association at [http://www.bcfunerals.com/ www.bcfunerals.com] or 1-800-665-3899.}}		\| text = For information on funeral homes in your area, contact the BC Funeral Association at [http://www.bcfunerals.com/ www.bcfunerals.com] or 1-800-665-3899.
			}}

	Once a funeral home is selected, a “Notification of Expected Home Death” form can be completed. This form authorizes the funeral home to remove the body from the home without “'''pronouncement of death'''” by a healthcare professional. For more details, see the section “[[Immediately After Someone Dies#Pronouncement of death\|Pronouncement of death]]”.		Once a funeral home is selected, a “Notification of Expected Home Death” form can be completed. This form authorizes the funeral home to remove the body from the home without “'''pronouncement of death'''” by a healthcare professional. For more details, see the section “[[Immediately After Someone Dies#Pronouncement of death\|Pronouncement of death]]”.

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	Some people approaching the natural end of their lives or suffering from a life-limiting illness decide to not have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other emergency medical procedures provided if their heart or lungs stop. This decision can be recorded in a “No CPR Form”. This form is a medical order that says the person has had a conversation with a healthcare professional about CPR. It tells people such as first responders, paramedics and care providers not to start CPR on behalf of the person whether they are at home, in the community or in a care facility.		Some people approaching the natural end of their lives or suffering from a life-limiting illness decide to not have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other emergency medical procedures provided if their heart or lungs stop. This decision can be recorded in a “No CPR Form”. This form is a medical order that says the person has had a conversation with a healthcare professional about CPR. It tells people such as first responders, paramedics and care providers not to start CPR on behalf of the person whether they are at home, in the community or in a care facility.

	~~You can obtain a copy of the No CPR Form on the~~ [https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/no-cpr-form ~~HealthlinkBC website~~] or from a healthcare professional’s office. For the No CPR Form to be valid, it must be signed by a consenting adult (either the person approaching end of life or their substitute decision maker), and their doctor or nurse practitioner.		The [https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/no-cpr-form No CPR Form is available online] or from a healthcare professional’s office. For the No CPR Form to be valid, it must be signed by a consenting adult (either the person approaching end of life or their substitute decision maker), and their doctor or nurse practitioner.

	Put the signed No CPR Form on the fridge at home so it can be easily seen. When away from home, carry the form so it’s available should it be needed.		Put the signed No CPR Form on the fridge at home so it can be easily seen. When away from home, carry the form so it’s available should it be needed.

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	Once a funeral home is selected, a “Notification of Expected Home Death” form can be completed. This form authorizes the funeral home to remove the body from the home without “'''pronouncement of death'''” by a healthcare professional. For more details, see the section “[[Immediately After Someone Dies#Pronouncement of death\|Pronouncement of death]]”.		Once a funeral home is selected, a “Notification of Expected Home Death” form can be completed. This form authorizes the funeral home to remove the body from the home without “'''pronouncement of death'''” by a healthcare professional. For more details, see the section “[[Immediately After Someone Dies#Pronouncement of death\|Pronouncement of death]]”.

	The ~~notification form can be found at~~ [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/care-options-and-cost/end-of-life-care/expected-planned-home-deaths ~~www.gov.bc.ca/expectedhomedeath~~]. It is completed by the doctor of the person approaching end of life and sent to the funeral home before the death.		The [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/care-options-and-cost/end-of-life-care/expected-planned-home-deaths notification form is available online]. It is completed by the doctor of the person approaching end of life and sent to the funeral home before the death.

	==Organ and tissue donation==		==Organ and tissue donation==

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	You can choose what organs and tissues to offer for donation. Or you can choose to donate any organs that are needed. You can also choose to donate for transplant, for research, or for educational purposes.		You can choose what organs and tissues to offer for donation. Or you can choose to donate any organs that are needed. You can also choose to donate for transplant, for research, or for educational purposes.

	You don’t have to be perfectly healthy to donate an organ. It’s the health of a certain organ that matters. Talk with your doctor or contact ~~BC Transplant at~~ [http://www.transplant.bc.ca/ ~~www.transplant.bc.ca~~] if you have questions.		You don’t have to be perfectly healthy to donate an organ. It’s the health of a certain organ that matters. Talk with your doctor or contact [http://www.transplant.bc.ca/ BC Transplant] if you have questions.
	[[File:A_Death_in_Your_Family_contents1.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]]		[[File:A_Death_in_Your_Family_contents1.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]]

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	{{PLSTipsbox		{{PLSTipsbox
	\| text = With a signed No CPR Form, you can get a free MedicAlert® bracelet with “No CPR” engraved on it. To obtain a free bracelet, call 1-800-668-1507 or visit [https://www.medicalert.ca/nocpr/ ~~www~~.~~medicalert.ca/nocpr.]~~}}		\| text = With a signed No CPR Form, you can get a free MedicAlert® bracelet with “No CPR” engraved on it. To obtain a free bracelet, call 1-800-668-1507 or visit the [https://www.medicalert.ca/nocpr/ MedicAlert® website].
			}}

	==Making arrangements with a funeral home==		==Making arrangements with a funeral home==