5 Years

[byrnedjp]

My Uncle has been in poor health for 5 years now and I have been his Full Time Carer throughout - He became markedly weaker and unsteady just prior to Christmas last year - I got the GP to visit and he took Blood and Urine Tests - the results of which showed no major cause for concern - His appetite worsened mid December and the GP visited again - a brief examination and chat with my Uncle (who was lucid and responsive to all the GPs questions - nothing out of the ordinary) resulted in the GP asking me to pick up some Forms from the Surgery the following Day.

I picked up a 2nd generation A4 Photocopy explaining that my Uncle was in "end of life" care

No explanation from the GP - No follow up Phone Call - Nothing

All in the week up to Christmas

 

[canary]

I am so sorry byrnedjp. Doctors can sometimes be so thoughtless that it is breathtaking.

My mum passed away a few weeks ago. She had not eaten or drunk anything for 17 days before she died, but remained lucid and recognised me right up until her last couple of days. I have a photo taken 4 days before the end, but to look at it you would not believe that she was actively dying - it shows her with her grandson, both banging teaspoons on the table and laughing!

 

[byrnedjp]

Canary

Thank you for your reply

Indeed it is breathtaking and not uncommon, and it heightens the isolation and lack of support as a Carer

Like a fool I imagined "end of life" care would involve a more sympathetic and professional approach from District Nurses, Social Workers. GPs and all those involved with my Uncle and I - sadly its as poor as it has been from the start

I am sorry to hear of your loss

Best Wishes