Esther Luo, MD – What Might We See In the Process of Approaching Death?

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– When do we start to die?
– Is it possible to communicate with patients to help each other recognize when death is approaching?
– When death is approaching, what are the typical signs?
– When dying, a person’s body begins to be unable to process food or water, and it will refuse food; does this need to be respected?
– Will critically ill patients be starved to death?
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