GinaRN1979

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  1. Ventilator support at end of life

    GinaRN1979 replied to bioniclewoman's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sounds like they could use a family meeting with the Doctor and IDT. They need clarification of prognosis and quality of life. Ask the family what his wishes are. Wether or not a Vent is appropriate...

  2. Home health hospice position help

    GinaRN1979 replied to sameasalways's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Where I work our medical director reviews the nursing notes and looks at how often the medication is being ordered. If I write in my note... Mr X takes Percocet 1-2X per day and Percocet is being...

  3. Living "weeks to months" with no food and sips of fluid? Really?

    GinaRN1979 replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I tell my patient's Families to look at the pamphlet we provide that has a breakdown of symptoms to expect over the patient's decline. This way they can think about it and talk to me about some of the...