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    Organ donation Week 2 - An approach to withdrawal of non-beneficial treatment
    (2017) Thomson, David
    This video focuses on approaches to withdrawal of non-beneficial treatments. The video lays out the possible factors to take into account when withdrawing non-beneficial treatment. The possible withdrawal of routine evaluations, routine monitoring of vital signs and ventilation. The video then discusses the monitoring process after the withdrawal of treatment. This is video 4/5 in week 2 of the Organ Donation course.
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    Organ donation Week 2 - Withdrawal of treatment
    (2017) Thomson, David
    This video focuses on the withdrawal of treatment. The video discusses the many factors that affect the withdrawal of treatment. It goes on to talk about the benefits of modern medical therapies and when its in the best interests of the patient to use them. The video also provides an example of a treatment from and ICU practice that can be used for organ support. It then discusses how withdrawing or withholding treatment is not euthanasia. The video then discusses DNR orders and other end of life treatment decisions. This is video 3/5 in week 2 of the Organ Donation course.