EPTThe end of life - Page 4
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theslayer922
Canada304 Posts
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29 fps
United States5725 Posts
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Kuni
Austria765 Posts
You were able to make his last moments comfortable for him, no pain, no suffering, a koma, poooff gone without him noticing it, with people around him who care about him and who he cares about. Dying in your sleep with your loved ones around you so to speak, I am sure there are legions of humans out there who would happily wish for such a death. Amidst all that (understandable) grief, the feeling of joy should be as present though, joy for the old man who seemed to have been very happy and satisfied at the one point in time we fear all our lives. So many are not given that opportunity. | ||
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TheGiz
Canada708 Posts
It's also nice to hear of a man who was pleased with his life, and accepted that all men must die eventually. He gave his family the brave words they needed to hear, and was also blessed with a sharp mind until the very end. His family is very lucky in that. Valar morghulis. | ||
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Sporadic44
United States533 Posts
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EvilLiBraRian
South Africa43 Posts
 My dad died age 59 three weeks ago from pancreatic cancer, probably the most unpleasant thing I will ever go through (I hope). Now my mom is having a mental/emotional breakdown. Thanks TL for linking some good distractions to keep my mind occupied during the down time. | ||
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Funguuuuu
United States198 Posts
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Flamingo777
United States1190 Posts
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UmbraaeternuS
Chile476 Posts
On July 27 2012 09:02 WikidSik wrote: If there was a ladder for doctors, you would be a Grand Master. Thank you for the compliment, kind sir, but I'm not yet worthy. I still have a very long way to go. I've been practicing for only two years. | ||
intrigue
Washington, D.C9934 Posts
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ParkwayDrive
United States328 Posts
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PlaGuE_R
France1151 Posts
On July 26 2012 06:31 Ryka wrote: I don't understand this part, surely it's incredibly obvious why you're feeling emotional? Decent blog but this part ruined it a bit for me. agreed, there's absolutely nothing wrong with you getting emotional. A dear friend, near family member, of yours passed away, at least it's good you were there to help him through it and gave him a good, pain-less death. | ||
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Ero-Sennin
United States756 Posts
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UmbraaeternuS
Chile476 Posts
On July 28 2012 22:48 ParkwayDrive wrote: so how much did you bill his ass for all of that end of life care? Nothing. Our health system ensures gratuity for the state benefitiaries. And no, it hasn't been my 1st patient death. | ||
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scFoX
France454 Posts
For what it's worth, I suggest you take the granddaughter's words to heart as you continue your work. So many old people die alone; I'm glad your friend had you and his family by his side to his last moments. Others aren't so lucky. | ||
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mordk
Chile8385 Posts
On July 28 2012 22:48 ParkwayDrive wrote: so how much did you bill his ass for all of that end of life care? You must be from the US. This care is free in the public healthcare system in my country | ||
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Lynda
649 Posts
Thank you for posting this and I'm sorry for your loss. | ||
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darthfoley
United States8004 Posts
that being said, i respect you and all doctors who do what you do. great blog, i can imagine it might be quite hard on you... just remember you did what you could and the man went out the way he wanted. rip, 5/5 | ||
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aztrorisk
United States896 Posts
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Paintbrush
United States19 Posts
o_o ??? | ||
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