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On the recordJune 25, 2013
patients and their families should be able to trust that the care that they receive in their final days is not only of high quality, but also consistent with their values, their wishes, and desire for autonomy and dignity.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Emphasizing the importance of quality care aligned with patients' values at end-of-life.

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