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Guru status reached
- Joined
- Apr 26, 2013
- Messages
- 16,096
- Reason
- Lost a loved one
- Diagnosis
- 05/2013
- Country
- OZ
- State
- AU
- City
- lala land
I will tell you that when Chris went into actively dying I stopped fluid and nutrition - that is a valid part of end of life palliative care.
The first day he had about half his small daily nutrition, and then I knew he was truly dying so I stopped.
He passed so peacefully and within only a few days.
I know what you mean, it's not an easy decision, but with fluid and nutrition she could drag out for many days, even weeks. I know that would not be my choice in the same situation.
Did she have her wishes stated for this situation? It is so important for PALS to make their wishes known as then it is easier for us as CALS to honour that.
My Chris did have a directive and I knew his wishes, so I had no problem doing his last days the way I did and seeing him pass peacefully. Many hugs to you, this is very hard xx
The first day he had about half his small daily nutrition, and then I knew he was truly dying so I stopped.
He passed so peacefully and within only a few days.
I know what you mean, it's not an easy decision, but with fluid and nutrition she could drag out for many days, even weeks. I know that would not be my choice in the same situation.
Did she have her wishes stated for this situation? It is so important for PALS to make their wishes known as then it is easier for us as CALS to honour that.
My Chris did have a directive and I knew his wishes, so I had no problem doing his last days the way I did and seeing him pass peacefully. Many hugs to you, this is very hard xx