"Do you think it's infected?"
"Probably."
Should we give antibiotics?
"No."
"How long will this take?"
"I don't know, but rest assured he'll be comfortable."
-Wes
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Reprogramming
On hospice:
"Do you think it's infected?"
"Grab a culture and gram stain."
"Probably."
Should we give antibiotics?
Yes, will start Vancomycin empirically.
"No."
***
"How long will this take?"
"We never know, but rest assured we'll do everything possible."
"I don't know, but rest assured he'll be comfortable."
-Wes
"Do you think it's infected?"
"Probably."
Should we give antibiotics?
"No."
"How long will this take?"
"I don't know, but rest assured he'll be comfortable."
-Wes
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Dear Dr. Wes,
My thoughts are with you during this time. This is not one of my usual expressions but describes the situation: It Sucks! Enjoy the moments that you have because eventually they are the ones that give you peace. God bless all of you.
Lin
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