Palliative Care Video List - Pain Resource Center

with lymphatic cancer; Paul Starr, with AIDS; and Chennelle Jaramillo, with Batten Disease, adegenerative neuromuscular disorder. Hopes, fears, regrets, the reactions of others, and preparations forthe end are all candidly discussed, offering a penetrating look at what life is really like for those whodon’t have long to live. Films for the Humanities & Sciences #DAK8890 Video $129, Rental $75In Our Midst 56 minutes Each year, the lives of thousands of premature newborns are saved byneonatal intensive care. The press and broadcast media celebrate these “miracle babies”. But what islife like for the children, who often leave the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with multiple medicalproblems and developmental challenges? What is life like for their families? Filmmaker Richard Kahnspent almost a year following one such family. Capturing the family’s extraordinary mutual devotion aswell as the burdens of an unending regimen of care, In Our Midst provides a glimpse into the littleexplored impact of modern medical technology. Fanlight Productions CD-356 Video $229In Sickness or in Health 33 minutes A video addressing issues of health care decision making in longterm care. Produced in three versions—one for residents, one for families and one for staff—the videofeatures two nursing home residents. The first is fully capable of making her own health care decisionswhile the second can no longer make such decisions for herself. With narration by nationally knownattorney/ethicist Nancy Dubler, who explains the ethical and legal implications, the video demonstrateshow ethics committees can help in resolving dilemmas in health care decision making. Choice in DyingV140 Video $89.95In the Gloaming HBO film Directed by Christopher Reeves, Starring Glen Close, Bridget Fonda,Whoopi Goldberg. A story of a young man diagnosed with AIDS who has come home to die. HBO •Division of Time Warner Entertainment Co. • ISBN #: 0-7831-0964-4 • http://www.hbo.comIn Your Hands: The Tools for Preserving Personal Autonomy 19 minutes Narrated by Helen Hayes,this video shows how to use four legal tools to preserve personal autonomy: durable powers of attorney,medical powers of attorney, living wills, and trusts. The video was re-edited after Ms. Hayes’ death toinclude a poignant and deep-felt message from her son about the importance a living will had for herfamily at the time of her death. Terra Nova Films Video $79, Rental $35Inner Views of Grief 30 minutes In this compelling video, five young adults from ages 14 to 26 discusstheir reactions to the sudden, sometimes violent death of a parent, sibling or friend. These insightfulyoung women and men talk about what helped them at the time of death, how family relationshipschanged, how they have coped with their feelings, and the ways they have commemorated thedeceased. An excellent teaching tool for metal health professionals, teachers, school crisis teams,hospice workers, clergy, funeral directors, parents and bereaved individuals of all ages. FanlightProductions ISBN 1-57295-161-3; CQ-161 Video $195Invasive Treatments in the Geriatric Patient: Considerations for Initiation & Care 15 minutesDiscusses guidelines for nursing care and initiation of invasive treatments such as various feedingtubes, intravenous lines, and oxygen therapy. Addresses the reasons for patient interference with theirtreatments as well as the individualized patient assessment as an important tool in minimizinginterference. Guides you away from physical and chemical restraints. The ethical issues regarding thebenefits and burdens of invasive treatments are discussed. Focuses on alternative treatments. GeriatricVideo Productions Video $199Video list Page 37 of 68Rev 09