iapc | together we choose 2014 | isccm. this is how we look at life. we expect it to just go on and...

IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM

IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM

This is how we look at life.We expect it

to just go on and on.

IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM

But…what if there is a chronic disease?

IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM

Fortunately, medicine todaycan help us recover and

keep us comfortable.

IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM

However, at timesmedicine cannot stop

the progressof the disease.

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When the doctor indicatesthe end is near,

the patient finds it difficult to believe …

What! Are you serious? What

will happen to my

family?

How long do I have?

IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM

Are you sure?

… so does the family.

What do we do?

There is nothing you can

do?

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The patient and the family must feel free to share

their fears and concerns with the doctor.

Is it rude to ask the doctor?

Will the doctor have time to talk

to us?

What if my question is

silly?

The doctor knows best, so why ask?

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This is the time for some honest communication, the time to take some decisions

together.

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No pain, no distress to the patient at any time.

Always respect the patient’s dignity, likes and the right to make decisions.

Allow the patient to express preferences about end-of-life care.

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I want to die at home.

I want my wife near me when I

die.

Tell my friend I forgive him.

I want the priest to help me

pray.

No life support for me please

It is important to honour the patient’s wishes.

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Apart from comfort care, end-of-life care provides psychological, spiritual and social support.

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Life eventually ends, but end-of-life care does not.

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Bereavement support helps the family cope and start afresh.

IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM

End-of-life care is about never

stopping to care, even when we cannot cure.

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The care with which we treat the dying affirms that our humanity is living.

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Together we choose

IAPC | TOGETHER WE CHOOSE 2014 | ISCCM

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