The Patient I Failed - Page 7

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  1. Sep 17, '08 by
    thanks for a beautiful story and sharing what it is like for us! the very ones that tkae care of these type patients.
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  2. Sep 17, '08 by
    Thanks nerdtonurse, that was a wonderfully written piece, it brought a tear to my eye. I have been in your shoes more than I would like, it is always hard to see a family member go against the patients wishes, it makes me so mad.
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  3. Sep 17, '08 by
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    My goodness! I had no idea I'd win. Thanks for all the votes.

    And I've taken up the suggestions, both public and private, that I do something with this, and I've sent it to Reader's Digest.

    Thanks again!
    Thank you. You are speaking for many who you will never meet. Keep writing, and keep sending what you write to publishers! I really, really mean it.
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    Sep 17, '08 by
    Excellent article and a very deserving winner!
    CONGRATULATIONS!
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  5. Sep 17, '08 by
    I feel absolutely sick. Am I horrible for being grateful in my belief that karma will one day come back around to that daughter??
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  6. Sep 17, '08 by
    like one poster said. just. wow. beautifully written, just tragic. How selfish her daughter is...but as long as the patient was getting care in the hospital, why didn't anyone in the beginning check to see if there was a DNR? Or did I miss that part? Especially someone elderly, you would think that a nurse or social worker or doctor or someone would have checked to see if the patient had a living will or DNR....hmmm...

    Thank you so so much for sharing~
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  7. Sep 17, '08 by
    What a sad story and written so beautifully. You didn't fail this patient, you gave her dignity and love that Dr's and family couldn't give her.... its a sad sad world when we can give our pets a peaceful passing when they are ill and in pain but we can't respect the dying wishes of human beings.....redpinkhe
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  8. Sep 17, '08 by
    OMG!!
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  9. Sep 17, '08 by
    As a pre-nursing student, I was so touched with your sensitivity for this patient. This must have been one of the most difficult things you would have to do in your job. But, you did your job and performed well under the pressure, with compassion. Thank you for an example of how a nurse should handle such a situation. I will always remember your words.
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  10. Sep 18, '08 by
    Thx for yr sharing! Good article!
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