Patients Who Pass Our Way

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).

She was a delusional, recidivistic, hyperverbal, incontinent, high fall risk, high maintenance patient, but I really liked her.

I heard last week that she passed away.

I have some fond memories of her and this is one of them. This cartoon was drawn during her last admission in January.

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Godspeed, Sleep-Deprived Bride!

Got anything that you would like to share of a patient who passed your way?

Specializes in oncology, MS/tele/stepdown.

We had this guy with recurrent lymphoma. Nicest man, real supportive family. We spent a couple weeks trying to get him discharged to rehab, but no one would take him because of having to shuttle him back and forth for chemo. So, we decided we'd bring rehab to him. Between nurses, CNAs, and PTs, this man got THERAPY. He was able to be discharged to home after the next cycle. He ultimately came back in a few more times before a being discharged to hospice, but when I think of him, I see remember him walking in the hallway with his wife, smiling.

Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
6 minutes ago, Swellz said:

when I think of him, I see remember him walking in the hallway with his wife, smiling.

I'm sure your patient would want to be remembered this way, Swellz.

Thanks for sharing!

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