leslie, i understand what you are saying. it's not as though you quit trying, it's that you know that your trying will often be futile because patients and families are just not willing to accept the...
vivalas makes some astute and interesting observations. not so sure how hospice can intervene in the process other than providing ongoing community education on "the last phase of life" as missit...
bsnanat2, doesn't look like you got much of a response here but you raise a very good question and your observation with ccu/icu patients is spot on, many would be better served to be sent home with...
it seems to me that your lady is on a whole lot of pain meds for a headache and tummyache unless i've missed something. i also question the patch although i understand in ltc. any chance getting her...
nice to hear from you again Heron, a wise and thoughtful voice from the past. thanks for interjecting your thoughts, i've been out of the loop a few years and wasn't aware of the changes with IPU,...
DeLana, the fact that you have volunteered for the last 3 months, you find the atmosphere conducive, and the positive feedback you are getting from others would indicate that you may be very...
mharden, suggest you keep trying to get with hospital which is your first choice. although you may gain some technical experience with hospice, it's would be more feel experience. hospice would be...
take some time if you may to heal. not all hospices are as bad as your odyssey experience, but many are mismanaged and you may find yourself in compromising positions more often than not....
thank you for sharing, you are a compassionate soul, may you be forever blessed. your friend is heroic, thoughts and prayers are with him and all of you who care for
leslie's advice is always useful and spot on. tewdles advice to listen is most important. through listening to both patient and family you will learn to address their needs which will build rapport...
this post seems to be hijacked by vaseline balls. i understand that if you throw them against the wall, they will stick. anyway, my best advice to makua girl is to visit michael holmes at...