mysteriew
A diamond in process
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If my realtive was to enter a nursing home or assisted living facility, I would definitely make sure what they would and wouldn't do. The family is not disputing their relative's care. The only ones disputing it are those of us who read the media articles. Do we know more than the family? I highly doubt it. If not for the 911 recording that was released, no one would be questioning this.
It is good that this has created discussions regarding end of life care. Hopefully, all who are commenting are thinking long and hard about what they would want in this situation. It seems that the family is ok with what happened. We should honor that.
If it causes discussion in your own family regarding thsi issue, all the better, imo.
I don't really have a problem that they didn't do CPR on this woman if she had a DNR. That's a decision that involves her, her family and her doctor not me.
What I have a problem with is that it is an open policy not to do CPR. They advertise they have medical care available, yet they don't do CPR. And they care for a high risk population. That is what I have a problem with.