Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Sometimes we are initiating hospice; other times the patient is moving to be with family who will take responsibility for end-of-life care. That said, he would not hear about hospice care, telling us, and himself, that he might still regain enough strength for the oncologist to treat him.

Hospice 98

Hospice Stroke Hospitals Wellness 98

Sensible Medicine

JUNE 30, 2023

On the other hand, KW was a middle-aged American man with chest pain and significant risk factors for coronary artery disease – hypertension and diabetes – neither of which had ever been terribly well-controlled. She was well hydrated and her vital signs were normal. PH is a woman I have written about in the past.

Hospitals 90

Hospitals Hospice Resuscitation COPD 90

Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Sometimes we are initiating hospice; other times the patient is moving to be with family who will take responsibility for end-of-life care. That said, he would not hear about hospice care, telling us, and himself, that he might still regain enough strength for the oncologist to treat him.

Hospice 52

Hospice Stroke Hospitals Wellness 52