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IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
This is how we look at life.We expect it
to just go on and on.
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
But…what if there is a chronic disease?
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
Fortunately, medicine todaycan help us recover and
keep us comfortable.
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
However, at timesmedicine cannot stop
the progressof the disease.
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
When the doctor indicatesthe end is near,
the patient finds it difficult to believe …
What! Are you serious? What
will happen to my
family?
How long do I have?
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
Are you sure?
… so does the family.
What do we do?
There is nothing you can
do?
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
The patient and the family must feel free to share
their fears and concerns with the doctor.
Is it rude to ask the doctor?
Will the doctor have time to talk
to us?
What if my question is
silly?
The doctor knows best, so why ask?
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
This is the time for some honest communication, the time to take some decisions
together.
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
No pain, no distress to the patient at any time.
Always respect the patient’s dignity, likes and the right to make decisions.
Allow the patient to express preferences about end-of-life care.
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
I want to die at home.
I want my wife near me when I
die.
Tell my friend I forgive him.
I want the priest to help me
pray.
No life support for me please
It is important to honour the patient’s wishes.
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
Apart from comfort care, end-of-life care provides psychological, spiritual and social support.
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
Life eventually ends, but end-of-life care does not.
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
Bereavement support helps the family cope and start afresh.
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
End-of-life care is about never
stopping to care, even when we cannot cure.
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
The care with which we treat the dying affirms that our humanity is living.
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
Together we choose
IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM
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Together we choose
