Posted on 03/25/2023 6:31:27 AM PDT by MtnClimber
Not left to die.
Murdered, in essence.
I am sorry you had to deal with that.
Think I’d prefer LAID - Libidinous Aid in Dying!
Morphine can suppress breathing and heart rate.
IMO, they are not handing that out for her comfort to but to kill her off more quickly, knowing exactly what it can do to someone.
It’s dual use. The RN clearly knew that. What an awful job for someone like her who is genuinely dedicated to care.
FWIW, when my pancreas exploded, I was given morphine. There is no question in my mind that I would have died without it.
Ouch!
I have discovered that most people who go into some kind of healthcare do so out of a genuine love of people and desire to help them. They have to as it is a thankless job that requires many tasks that most of us would not want to deal with. And they often do it with encouragement and a smile on their faces.
When my mom was in the hospital, many years ago, dying from cancer, I saw the hard work and dedication of the nursing staff on the floor and got them a fruit basket to which I added some candy, as a thanks to them. They were stunned. They so rarely get thanked and appreciated. Mostly they get crapped on by the family.
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