tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post115863813314181204..comments2024-03-01T04:58:03.785-05:00Comments on Doctor Anonymous: HospiceDr. Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207266669522973903noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1159033968589521852006-09-23T13:52:00.000-04:002006-09-23T13:52:00.000-04:00Hospice care is a great blessing for most who, unf...Hospice care is a great blessing for most who, unfortunately, need to use it. My hubby's late wife was assisted by hospice care, though he basically nursed her at home until the very end. They provided palliative care for her, and resources for him to connect with others in his situation. He participated in a grief group for a while, and still has great friends from that group. <BR/><BR/>Rock on, Doc.Wrkinprogresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856828776670191811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1158716856849398512006-09-19T21:47:00.000-04:002006-09-19T21:47:00.000-04:00Hi. It's my first time to visit your blog. I'm a...Hi. It's my first time to visit your blog. I'm a traveling PT and I also see patients and their families come to these end of life decisions. What I've tried to tell them that they should do what's in the best interest of their loved one, which is not necessarily the decision that we want for them. And hospice is a wonderful way for a family to choose a quality of death, just as the patient chose their quality of life. It's a gift to be able to offer pain control, nursing care, and family support to people in their homes and let them pass more peacefully.WanderingGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528171136201888492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1158700043135360392006-09-19T17:07:00.000-04:002006-09-19T17:07:00.000-04:00I went through hospice with both my parents -- you...I went through hospice with both my parents -- you're right, of course, that the process can take days or weeks -- many weeks -- it's curious how that becomes the status quo.<BR/><BR/>Just don't stint on the pain meds, doc. That was an issue -- for awhile -- but what's to worry about? Addiction? Not long term, certainly....The Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14723009641287783218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1158694412372850592006-09-19T15:33:00.000-04:002006-09-19T15:33:00.000-04:00Love to all....Love to all....Angel Feathers Tickle Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072192975446827982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1158685725627860952006-09-19T13:08:00.000-04:002006-09-19T13:08:00.000-04:00I certainly do not covet your position when doctor...I certainly do not covet your position when doctors have to deal with these things. I thought I had it bad when my own son was going through liver disease, then one day it dawned on me that these awesome doctors taking care of my son live with it every single blasted day. At least I get to go home from the hospital at some point and return to "normal" life. You must be an extraordinary person to carry the burdens that you do.<BR/>Hospice is awesome. I have had a number of "liver" friends who lean on hospice care towards the end and it has always been such a blessing to them and their families. When my kids get a bit older and more independent I hope to have time to be able to do some volunteer work for hospice care in our area.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960135932006113600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1158668044495877802006-09-19T08:14:00.000-04:002006-09-19T08:14:00.000-04:00I second what Moof said . . . Take care, Dr. A.I second what Moof said . . . Take care, Dr. A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1158667872408900002006-09-19T08:11:00.000-04:002006-09-19T08:11:00.000-04:00It's heartbreaking when one comes to this point. I...It's heartbreaking when one comes to this point. It must be hard to parties involved.ipanemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114366790282963547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1158651028758550922006-09-19T03:30:00.000-04:002006-09-19T03:30:00.000-04:00Oh my. As if your job wasn't hard enough.Virtual ...Oh my. As if your job wasn't hard enough.<BR/><BR/>Virtual hugs, and real wishes and prayers for your families, and for you as well in what you do.<BR/><BR/>God bless you for your unceasing efforts and care on behalf of your patients. I believe there are many docs who wouldn't do as much.Sarebearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208596053319110470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1158645520568244622006-09-19T01:58:00.000-04:002006-09-19T01:58:00.000-04:00It does take a long time. I remember sitting by th...It does take a long time. I remember sitting by the bed of an elderly relative who was on his way to dying, but was currently in the hospital for an acute problem. It was hard, having it take so long. It was even hard seeing the simple acute problem being cured, just prolonging it simply because it was an easy fix, though in the end I learned that the extra two weeks it gave him allowed him better closure to his own life, so it was a good thing.<BR/><BR/>But the process of death isn't easy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1158640028821923352006-09-19T00:27:00.000-04:002006-09-19T00:27:00.000-04:00Beautiful post, Dr. Anon ... and please, don't wea...Beautiful post, Dr. Anon ... and please, don't wear yourself out on call!<BR/><BR/>See you when you get back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1158640015643688162006-09-19T00:26:00.000-04:002006-09-19T00:26:00.000-04:00Just standing by the families as you appear to mea...Just standing by the families as you appear to means more than you will ever know. Some doctors just dump the patient in hospice and that's the end of it. This is painful for the family and the patient.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work!<BR/>SaraSara's Varolo Villagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18426155944690608196noreply@blogger.com