November 14, 2018
- If you are in a crisis situation, have had an abortion, are pregnant right now, or have been hurt by someone, you will find help at Word of Hope (888.217.8679; info@word-of-hope.org).
- Life News bulletin inserts for November are available to download and print! Life News is a great way to keep your congregation informed on life issues all year long! Life News is a free, reproducible PDF.
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Life Quote for Sunday, November 18: "When we see those suffering from disease or disability … vulnerable, helpless, destined by many to assisted suicide or euthanasia—we are compelled to speak and defend and help because it is the Christ thing to do. For Christ reveals a God who knows about suffering not just because He's God, but because He suffered. We have a message of a God present in suffering, at work in suffering, and accomplishing His purpose in suffering." Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, former executive director of Lutherans For Life
Life Thought in the Church Year for November 18 – Pentecost XXVI (Proper 28B): Fathers consign their children to abortions (Mark 13:12). Children encourage their parents toward physician-assisted suicide. The latter days have come upon us. Let us hearten each other with the promise of resurrection, even for terminal illnesses, and with the assurance of forgiveness, even for violence against life (Hebrews 10:12). Let us confidently confess this hope in the face of crisis and panic, for the Holy Spirit Himself speaks new and eternal life in us (Mark 13:11)! Heavenly Defender, loose our tongues to declare Your purposes. Amen.
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What Questions Should I Ask When Looking for a Life-Centered Hospice?
- How do you determine what is palliative and what is curative?
- Do you accept clients on oxygen? Do you pay for this?
- Do you accept clients on fluids? Do you pay for the fluids, the supplies, and providing this service?
- Do you accept clients with feeding tubes? Do you pay for the supplies, the feedings, and providing the service? What is your procedure for preventing infection around a feeding-tube site?
- How do you determine the correct dosages of pain medications? What non-pharmacological interventions do you employ to treat pain?
- What is your policy on the administration of morphine? What has been your experience with its use?
- What is your policy on the use of palliative sedation? If you use this, when is it used and who determines this?
- What is your policy on the use of palliative chemo? If you use this, when is it used and who determines this?
- Who decides when to discontinue a treatment? What input is given by hospice staff, a patient's family, and/or a patient's agent?
- Can I keep my primary doctor? How does your medical director work and communicate with my primary care provider?
- Does your hospice have a policy regarding physician-assisted suicide? What is it? If you do not have a policy, why not?
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.
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