Sam Smith is a 57-year-old male, who lives alone in a large city in New Jersey. Sam had recently beenfeeling weaker and noticed he was having difficulty picking up his pen or lifting a cup of coffee. Samdecided to schedule an appointment in the Federally Qualified Health Center at which you are employed.After seeing the Nurse Practitioner and multiple tests, Sam is diagnosed with Amyotrophic LateralSclerosis (ALS). After receiving the diagnosis and some literature to read, Sam schedules a follow upappointment to discuss his options further. Sam returns to the center in a few days and informs you hehas been reading about ALS online and knows that it is a terminal disease. Sam states he does not havefamily nearby and does not want to be a burden on any of his friends. Sam is exhibiting signs ofdepression and asks you about ending his life. He has read about the laws in New Jersey and would liketo know how he goes about getting the medication.1. How would you communicate the process including information and resources to the patient andcaregivers2. What are the legal steps that should be taken|(20

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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