Everything Flashcards
1
Q
Jane 55y F with metastatic breast cancer. Few weeks left to live.
A
Listen to Jane’s expectation & fears
Incorporate issues imp to jane ( surviving till gran daughters birth).
Explain current situation and expected outcome
Explain CPR & expected outcome
Something positive to offer
2
Q
What have you been told about resuscitation?
I am afraid that in a situation like yours CPR isn’t really very effective at all
I’m afraid there is no Rx we can give that will cure ur cancer.
Now we shld consider directing ur Rx options towards care that will keep u comfortable &
able to communicate for as long as the Rx of ur pain allows.
A
NOT TO SAY
- NOT FOR RESUS
- FUTILE
- DO EVERYTHING OR DO NOTHING. WHAT U LIKE?
