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Tag Archives: DNR
DNR 104
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Loading ...We’re at the residence of an elderly gentleman. His family has all his medical items organized so well it’s as if we’re at a pharmacy. But they can’t find his DNR. Luckily we don’t need it. Rather, I’m using this … Continue reading
A good investment (I hope)
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...The other day we spent 30 minutes at the residence of a 40-year-old woman with a history of anxiety attacks* who had an anxiety attack. Despite my intense distaste for anxiety attacks and the people who ridiculously involve 911 when … Continue reading
DNR 103
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Certain segments of our society have once again begun to spread the “Death panels” lie as a way to start the new year. And in response, it appears that the government has caved to this horseshit after initially trying to … Continue reading
DNR 102
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Perhaps it’s modern medicine that has led people to falsely believe that everything is treatable and even curable, and in turn, no one gives death – and all the arrangements it entails – the attention it deserves, not prior to … Continue reading
AICD: Apparently I Can’t Die
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Nope, not just yet. Since end-of-life counseling sucks around here, here’s something else to further depress you. In addition to frequently not getting information and guidance on advance directives, there are terminal patients who aren’t getting their automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillators … Continue reading
