Hi,
I am looking for some help and advice on a recent development in my Dad's care.
For background, Dad has vascular dementia, diabetes and has a pacemaker fitted. He has been in and out of hospital since May 2023. His most recent stay has been since Jan 2024. Whilst in hospital he has had treatment for osteomyelitis (infection of the bone) and had surgery on a foot ulcer. He has had infection after infection but does not seem to be improving.
Since 23rd March he has been on oxygen and sleeps a lot of the time, there has been difficulty in waking him also.
Today we received a phone call from a doctor to say it is in their professional opinion to not continue with antibiotics once his treatment finishes tomorrow. They also will no longer administer antibiotics.
What does this decision mean for Dad?
I am looking for some help and advice on a recent development in my Dad's care.
For background, Dad has vascular dementia, diabetes and has a pacemaker fitted. He has been in and out of hospital since May 2023. His most recent stay has been since Jan 2024. Whilst in hospital he has had treatment for osteomyelitis (infection of the bone) and had surgery on a foot ulcer. He has had infection after infection but does not seem to be improving.
Since 23rd March he has been on oxygen and sleeps a lot of the time, there has been difficulty in waking him also.
Today we received a phone call from a doctor to say it is in their professional opinion to not continue with antibiotics once his treatment finishes tomorrow. They also will no longer administer antibiotics.
What does this decision mean for Dad?