More about Petros and Covid

[PMRpro]

I hope Petros doesn't mind me telling you about this article:

theguardian.com/society/202...

Warning - or recommendation: it contains clear and sympathetic discussion of DNRs and their role.

[yogabonnie]

thanks for this. loved it. THIS Is what I want. must move to UK! viarama.co.uk/

[Hollyseden in reply to yogabonnie]

Yes it certainly get you thinking doesn't it. Very interesting

[Lochy]

Fabulous article. Hopefully many people will become more interested in end of life directives.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

My hubby requested a DNR when he was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer - and said he wanted to come home and die there without “being messed about by doctors” as he put it.

He got his wish, and I have to commend the hospital - they pulled out all stops to transfer him to the local hospice for palliative care at home within a matter hours. He was given the news by the oncologist about 9.30 in the morning - and was home by teatime.

I know he chose his time to go as well - all the kids were coming down to spend 3 weeks in a holiday home (my son booked it, hoping his dad would be there as well, but not to be) - he said hello and goodbye to all his grandkids- then our son (telling him to look after me - which he has) and daughter. They went to book in and get a meal and an hour or so later he decided he’d had enough - and that was it!

I can imagine his last words (apologies for language) - ‘bugger this for a game of soldiers, I’m off”.

My children know my views should anything similar befall me!

[SheffieldJane]

Thanks for posting. Sitting with my mum all day while she went through the natural process of dying was such a gift. It has completely removed the fear, for me. Her dementia was so severe by this time that there was no question that it was the right thing. A blackbird came and sang by the window at the end. It was a precious experience.

[5lupins]

Thank you for the post. Jen

[Joanbill13]

Thanks for this post. Another interesting topic from you

[FRnina]

Thanks so much for posting. The more people can know about the actual dying and death experience with the fear removed the better. Grief needs to be talked about very openly too. Knowledge and listening to other's experience (i.e. reading articles like this) and talking frankly with family and making one's wishes known is not necessarily a grim subject: we're none of us immortal.

[borednow]

Thank you so much for this. I'm 76 yrs old and should take responsibility for my own death - not just leave it to my beloved son. Sorting out the necessary paperwork today.

[Hidden]

Thank you for posting this. I’ve had a DNR, living will and medical power of attorney for almost 20 years. It’s a comfort. Finding an article on Covid 19 by a palliative care doctor explaining that there is a way to die peacefully with that , calmed my mind so much. If anyone is interested, I’ll see if I can find it. 🤗to all during this difficult time.

[Jackoh]

Thank you for this.

[Thelmarina]

So good. Thanks xx