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. This is what everyone fears, square D.

Hospice 270

Hospice Diagnostics Physical Exams Vital Signs 270

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. This is what everyone fears, square D.

Hospice 130

Hospice Diagnostics Physical Exams Vital Signs 130

Sensible Medicine

APRIL 4, 2025

There were ST elevations across all the precordial leads and signs of heart failure on physical exam. Even on the medication, her liver function tests climbed and her kidney function declined. There had been talk about hospice, but she could not go home with hospice and IV meds.

Transfers 145

Transfers Hospice Physical Exams Hospital 145