Wow, worked 3 - 12s and they were incredibly busy. My second day was sad... one of my younger patients had cancer that had spread to the brain, and the doctor told the patient that hospice was the best option. Oh but then the doctor didn't tell either the internal med doc or the oncologist, so the hospice person and I had to do the honors. The internal med doctor was not too pleased about not being told this important piece of information. Don't shoot the messenger!
And then I never know what to say to people who are basically being discharged to go home to die. This is my second patient that has left for hospice care. I just tell them that it has been a pleasure taking care of them and they will be in my thoughts.... argh.
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