As a social worker I would like to know if as nurses you have ever experienced the fact people behave differently. My father died of lung cancer but, never needed oxygen or pain meds, however, I have...
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Regularly? If you want to make such claims, it might be wise to back them up with some actual sources. Good luck with that, and please dont come back with an isolated incident or cases from another...
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Kevin RN08 WHAT? Do you think at 12 years old you should be held responsible for your actions? If so why have parents who should teach their children right from wrong? At 18 years old the brain is...
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ProwlingMA, As a social worker I sincerely hope you don't work anywhere in the South. Do you think children start drinking at a such a young age do it as a responsible thought? I have worked with...
I agree. I thought we lived in a free country where we could make our on decisions whether they are good of bad. Fluoridation works for preventing tooth decay, but, does it cause harm? Why should...
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What is your definition of disease? I believe like obesity it is a choice that in time will definitely become a deadly disease. We all make choices that will eventually be the death of all of us....
By the way, I am not proud of the fact I used tax payers money now that I work in a private industry. The government will tell you anything you want to hear. Again, I have been
You trust the government? They would never lie to us would they??? Tobacco was safe too, right? How about Celebrex and Vioxx? What about the recent tomato, chicken, beef, lettuce, spinach and the list...
Aimeee, I agree with you about the family's fraught. As I had mentioned before on another forum, the family had told NH staff they wanted Hospice but the NH was blamed for being greedy. It really...
Thank you so much for your input. I have tried to explain on other forums that sometimes the pt may need hospice but, the family requests P.T. so their loved one can be a skilled care pt. Though...
To all hospice nurses on this site. Does Medicare pay for the care of the pts in your NH? I am a hospital social worker and I have been told that Medicare only pays for the pt whose death is...