From my own experience and that of the carers that I've met in the course of Happystance, feeling like this is not restricted to you and your family. This morning's news programmes were full of people saying that doctors and Macmillan nurses etc. know how to control pain and other distressing symptoms: I think that this is one of the most dangerous canards out there and means that families can be bewildered when it isn't like this for them. Yes, the work is excellent and a lot can be done - but they can not guarantee a tranquil, lucid death for everyone: nor is it always desirable that someone should "go gently into that good night".
tonyplant
May 11, 2006 - 09:25From my own experience and that of the carers that I've met in the course of Happystance, feeling like this is not restricted to you and your family. This morning's news programmes were full of people saying that doctors and Macmillan nurses etc. know how to control pain and other distressing symptoms: I think that this is one of the most dangerous canards out there and means that families can be bewildered when it isn't like this for them. Yes, the work is excellent and a lot can be done - but they can not guarantee a tranquil, lucid death for everyone: nor is it always desirable that someone should "go gently into that good night".
Best - Tony Happystance
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