homedoc

homedoc specializes in Geriatrics, Hospice.

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1. Who is Responsible for Discussing End-of-Life Treatment Options?

   homedoc replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   Who is responsible for discussing end-of-life treatment options? The patient and family must first know that they are dealing with an end-of-life situation before they can begin to discuss end-of-life treatment options. The physician is in the best ...

2. Spiritual Beliefs and End of Life Care

   homedoc replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality

   To TonyaM73, I am happy that you are interested in Hospice! You might want to check out HPNA.org (Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association) for more resources, such as "The Nature of Suffering and the Goals of Nursing", and "To Comfort Always: A N...

3. Rude Doctor!

   homedoc replied to ohioRN09's topic in Relations

   As a physician myself, I am embarassed and angry when I see a colleague being disrespectful to a nurse. There is no excuse for this type of unprofessional behavior. They should be "written up" and if necessary reported to their state licensure boar...

4. Spiritual Beliefs and End of Life Care

   homedoc replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality

   To massrn116: I agree with you, but I respectfully disagree with my colleague and the article about "doing everything just to make the family think that you have done everything, even if it is futile". It is ultimitely what the patient would want. I...

5. Spiritual Beliefs and End of Life Care

   homedoc replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality

   To Aurora 3834: Your message touched my heart for you. I have over 15 years experience as a Hospice physician (Board certified). Your concern about morphine being "legal euthenasia" is a common concern. We all struggle at times in regards to "doi...