Unfortunately, this happens quite often not necessarily eventuating in death but often serious worsening of conditions. I can speak from experience where a doctor in a private hospital gave me twice the dose of prednisone that I should have had. He then went away for the weekend. I got quite...
My aunt had alzheimers and was only allowed thickened liquids for this very reason. They asked me to feed her these and eventually I said no because of the choking possibility. I said to the nursing home it was their job and if anything happened I didnt' want it on my watch. They had too few...
I am just grateful for receiving an Aged Pension. There is no money left over for frivolous items, I dont' buy chocolate or biscuits. It is very basic food for myself. Unfortunately, I have a cat with two illnesses who has to have special food, but that is my choice to keep her healthy buy...
I can wait up to 3 weeks to see my GP as she only works a couple of days a week and this is in the city. I am prepared to do that because she is really good.
I lost my hearing flying home from Melbourne many years ago on a Qantas flight. I think it had something to do with pressurisation. Had to go immediately to the hospital to see an ENT who put grommets in my ears to open them up. He said never to fly again, which I haven't.
So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Bella, she was very cute and is happy and whole over the Rainbow Bridge. Only gone from your sight, forever in your heart.
I am so sorry to hear about ABC's case. This is just my personal opinion, but I don't believe in VAD. I have numerous serious health concerns but would never consider VAD, I know a lot of people would. There seems to be needed more checks and balances in place and definite medical advice around...
I think the Opposition should go through the proposals with a fine tooth comb. Damm the Greens just wanting everything passed sight unseen. I don't like the sound of waiving criminal penalties for operators guilty of misconduct. That should be deleted for a start. I don't know how the changes...