I’ve been expecting the awkward question - do I want DNAR for husband in care home. My heart says no but my head tells me it is a sensible option given the problems linked with resuscitation. Then a question came which I was not expecting - if he gets an infection do I want my husband to be taken to hospital or treated in the care home? The GP added that, in his view, hospital is best to be avoided by people with dementia. He also mentioned quality of life, dementia is progressive etc.
I know what he means but these are huge decisions and I feel sick just thinking about the questions. Just wondering what views others have.
I know what he means but these are huge decisions and I feel sick just thinking about the questions. Just wondering what views others have.