Critical Care Doctor Explains Directives Followed In Near-Death Cases

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Published April 22, 2020 at 8:29 PM EDT

Dr. Jessica Zitter, a critical and palliative care specialist takes listener questions about advanced directives that doctors follow in critical situations.

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