Help me prepare for a very difficult conversation.

In My Humble Opinion
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{{{Quartz}}}

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Peace be with you and your family, Quartz.

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Sorry about your aunt, Quartz. Glad you didn’t have to make a tough decision.

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Quartz, there are no words. I’m so sorry. She was a special lady, and it’s wonderful that she had such a caring family member in her corner in her last days.

You’re in all our thoughts.

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Sorry for your loss, Quartz. Knowing that it’s coming doesn’t make it easier, does it? Our best thoughts are with you.

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Sorry for your loss, Quartz.

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Very sorry for your loss.

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Condolences on your loss Quartz.

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I’m so sorry for your loss, Quartz.

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I didn’t say tell the OP to direct how many CC’s of insulin to give the patient, and you should blamed well know it!
My whole point is/was that for older patients, doctors start to cackle about living wills, or whatever it is called. DNR, etc… the MINUTE an older person goes into the hospital, or even for a checkup. I don’t recall any of my friends with newborns being asked if they wanted one for their children, yet, death comes for children as well as older people. The same choices will be necessary in either event, so, why not the concern for a directive from a newborn’s parent? That’s when a doctor really needs to do it, because with an older person, everybody has usually got a plan, or, at least thought about it!
Doctors will do a good job, within their sphere, but experience doesn’t really count, since each person is an individual. I’ve seen doctors surprised with patients’ recovery. (Not a lot, mind you, I don’t lead THAT dramatic a life) Each person should know that a doctor thinks they know best, but, they only know what they have seen, and put their interpretation on it. And, the older a patient is, the more uncertain, IME, a doctor is about making any judgment. I’m saying, make blamed well sure that the doctor knows what your wishes are.
Don’t get so rude, Dr.s have thicker skins that you imagine. Their fees are a remarkable palliative.

Best wishes,
hh

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Quartz, I’m so sorry for your loss.
I hope you can be comforted at this time. Each loss must be dealt with individually, even though we may be surrounded by loved ones. I pray that you find the strength to overcome this loss very quickly.

Best wishes,’
hh

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Thanks again, everyone, for all the kind words.

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I’m sorry for your loss, Quartz. May you and your family find peace for it soon.

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I’m so sorry, Quartz.

Most of us will have to face this at some point, and it’s heartwrenching to even contemplate.

You’re a good fella.

xoxo