Attitudes toward end-of-life decision making in South Texas

Advance care planning has the potential to create positive outcomes in the realm of end-of-life health care. The completion of advance directives and living wills are vital in equipping patients with autonomy and ensuring that their end-of-life wishes are respected. However, there remains a lack of knowledge and low completion rates of advance directives despite their possible improvements and ramifications on health care at the end of life. This study seeks to determine the knowledge of and attitudes towards end-of-life decision-making in South Texas. The study is designed as a cross-sectional, exploratory survey using a descriptive survey instrument to query 71 subjects in South Texas. The setting for the study includes three distinct groups, two in San Antonio, Texas and one in Brownsville, Texas. Unique differences in demographics between the three groups, such as variability in age, ethnicity, language and religious affiliation allowed for preliminary associations to be concluded in describing the results of the survey instrument. Ultimately, this study describes the attitudes and perceptions of advance care planning in South Texas and reveals the need for further education and awareness of the topic, perhaps indicating the need for a public health initiative in this regard.^

Russia’s ‘Middle East’: the escalation of religious conflicts in the Northern Caucasus. OSW Commentary Number 207/04.04.2016

The eastern part of the Northern Caucasus (Dagestan, Chechnya and Ingushetia) is becoming an increasingly distinct region in cultural, civilisational and social terms when compared to the rest of the Russian Federation. The situation on the ground there bears greater resemblance to the Middle East than to Russia: Islam is the key factor organising socio-political life, and conflicts inside the Muslim community, often involving bloodshed, are the driving power of developments in the region. The conflict is between the two main branches of Islam in the Northern Caucasus: Sufism linked to the official clergy and government, and Salafism which is gaining more and more supporters among young people in the Caucasus. Tension, including clashes over mosques, attacks, mass detentions, etc. has been observed mainly in Dagestan and Ingushetia.

Essays on important subjects : intended to establish the doctrine of salvation by grace and to point out its influence on holiness of life /

v. 1. Essay on the connexion between the doctrine of justification by the imputed righteousness of Christ, and holiness of life. The absolute necessity of salvation through Christ. The trial of religious truth by its moral influence. The charge of sedition and faction against good men, especially faithful ministers, considered and accounted for. Prayer for national prosperity and for the revival of religion inseparably connected -- v. 2. A serious enquiry into the nature and effects of the stage. Ecclesiastical characteristics -- v. 3. A practical treatise on regeneration.

Cloister life in the days of Cœvr de Lion,

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Life's pleasure garden; or, the conditions of a happy life. : By W. Haig Miller, .

Copyright receipt stamp dated 1884. - With an advertisement for works by the author and a 7-page advertisement for works published by the Religious Tract Society

The life of Francis, lord Bacon, baron of Verulam, viscount St. Albans, and lord high chancellor of England.

Manuscript index (4 p.) signed: William Greig, appended to L. C. copy.

The works, moral and religious, of Sir Matthew Hale, knt. ...

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The Bible study manual; an aid in teaching the intermediate lessons on Christian life and conduct.

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The progress of the intellect : as exemplified in the religious development of the Greeks and Hebrews /

Includes bibliographical references.

Mahomet and Islam; a sketch of the prophet's life from original sources and a brief outline of his religion;

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The devotional life of the Sunday school teacher /

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The parent's monitor, and teacher's assistant; consisting of biographical sketches, and observations on religious education and personal piety.

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Cedar Creek : from the shanty to the settlement : a tale of Canadian life /

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Life mosaic : The Ministry of song and Under the surface /

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