[TexasCowboy]

Beach Babe, I'm so very sorry about your trouble.
Of course, I'll continue to pray to our Holy Father to heal Marilyn and let her walk out of that hospital without pain.

I also believe that God expects us to do what is necessary so here's my take on the situation:

I've just been through this with my sister.
It's a living hell to watch your loved one in this condition. I understand.

First off, it's natural for Marilyn to distrust the staff of the hospital. She doesn't want to be there, and in her present mental state she equates them to her pain.
They're right that she will eventually distrust everyone.
That's not to say that they are doing their best to care for her. It sounds like they've let some things slide because of a lack of insurance funds.

It would appear that Marilyn is mentally competent to appoint Beach Babe the guardianship and to give Beach Babe her medical power of attorney. A doctor would have to verify that.
This is critical to carry out Marilyn's wishes.
You don't need an attorney for this - just four witnesses and Marilyn's signature. I gathered up people from the waiting room to witness.
Beach Babe, keep a copy of that POA with you at all times.

In spite of what we saw with Terri Shiavo, there are some good hospice hospitals, if it comes to that. The hospice staff I've seen are very kind and compassionate, and they can provide a twenty-four hour "sitter".

Marilyn is entitled to Medicare assistance. She paid taxes all her working life to be able to take advantage of it.
The guardian has to fill out a mound of paper work, but it's necessary.

First things first, Beach Babe:
Get the guardianship and the POA.

I will continue to pray for Marilyn and the family.
I know the heartache.
May God bless you.

[Beach_Babe]

I just got off the phone with one of Marilyn's RN friends from New Jersey. She's on her way to help, she should be here by tomorrow.

Right now our plan is to get her released to hospice care --- at home. Once we get her, we are going to drive her to Shands Emergency. They have to take her.

She is not getting the aggressive treatments at Ocala Regional which she desperately needs!!! She is going to die if she remains where she is.

[Beach_Babe]

I've been in touch with attorneys re: guardianship. They said it would take anywhere from two weeks to a month and cost about $1,500.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

TexasCowboy, is that true? Does Beach_Babe NEED to have an attorney do the gaurdianship thing, and PAY 1500 dollars? OR can she have the hospital provide her with forms and find witnesses at the hospital and do it from there? OR is that only the POA?

I hate it when people are in situations like this,..and they feel like they are up against a wall.