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1. Hospice failure

   sr2121 replied to sr2121's topic in Hospice

   There was no issue with the pump. It was decided on as part of the POC and ordered by our med director. PTs other drs were 100% on board. The pt was being lovingly cared for at home in accordance with her wishes in a safe, clean loving environment. I...

2. Hospice failure

   sr2121 replied to sr2121's topic in Hospice

   @dusky--for of course @baloney--she was being given comfort care only; no Rx or treatment of any kind that would disqualify her from hospice. For example, she had severe neck pain possible from a fracture caused by mets. One of the drs ordered a spec...

3. Hospice failure

   sr2121 replied to sr2121's topic in Hospice

   I totally agree. I am sick for the family that they had to agonize over this. One of her daughters who pretty much a child herself called me crying so hard she was hyperventilating saying the nurse was there to rip the PCA out of her dying mother. I'...

4. Hospice failure

   sr2121 posted a topic in Hospice

   I recently worked on a case that changed my mind about hospice. I have always viewed hospice as not an end, but as a way for PTs to preserve dignity and to help their families peacefully navigate a wrenching process. The pt was 52 old cancer pt with ...