DNR and Hospice

16 Not so long ago someone here wrote asking what was the point of caring for a DNR/Hospice patient when there were people who wanted to live that needed caring for? It was quite a lively discussion.

Just wanted to say that last night I had the honor and privilege of being present when two of our hospice residents passed over. It's a truly moving and uplifting experience to share this journey with them. I Hope the original poster of that message is still reading.


Hppy
What the what? How did I miss that thread?*runs off to the search page*

Quote from Red KryptoniteWhat the what? How did I miss that thread?*runs off to the search page*

Well if you would have read through that thread you will have known that the OP admitted that what she posted was the wrong perspective and because of that thread she said she was changing her way of thinking. I think we need to give her a break and a little grace on the issue not try to make her feel bad all over again

Quote from mvm2Well if you would have read through that thread you will have known that the OP admitted that what she posted was the wrong perspective and because of that thread she said she was changing her way of thinking. I think we need to give her a break and a little grace on the issue not try to make her feel bad all over again

Quote from Red KryptoniteWhat the what? How did I miss that thread?*runs off to the search page*

I am still puzzled as to why people equate DNR status with dying. Many of my patients are DNRs and they are far from dying.

I know I am relatively healthy but when I had my big health scare emergency in 2012 I had an advanced directive for DNR.

Loriangel I agree with your puzzlement. I care for many patients in their 40's and 50's who are DNR-arrest, and I personally will probably change my code status to DNR when and if I am lucky enough to reach my 80's. Its a great option that our state has given us.

I am sorry I took your post wrong. I took your last comment about hoping she was still around to read your post as sarcastic. My sincere apologies.

Quote from hppygr8fulI know I am relatively healthy but when I had my big health scare emergency in 2012 I had an advanced directive for DNR.

I am still reading. Thanks.

Thank you for this post, I have apologized and apologized, requested the topic to be closed...and yet...were still focusing on the topic. sigh. I have got so much to learn.