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Margot RN BScN CGNCanada
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I nursed my own Mother and Grandmother at home when they were dying so I have personal experience with the emotions involved. I have also spent the last 20 years as a Registered Nurse caring for The Elderly and Terminally Ill and it has brought me great satisfaction. I am willing to answer any questions I can. | |
Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.U.S.
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I have a master's degree in bioethics which inlcudes medical and research ethics. In addition to a law degree, I have a doctorate of philosophy in comparative ethics involving medicine, law and business. I also am an Adjunct Professor at a medical school. I can answer questions related to the ethics of withholding, instituting or withdrawal of life support. For more information, you may visit my website at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM |
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Betsy MurphyU.S.
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My expertise is in end of life care for adults. Identifying when someone is approaching the end of their life. Benefits and burdens of end of life treatments. Managing pain and other symptoms. Providing care for dying patients at home. Advocating for someone who is dying in a hospital or nursing home. |
Judy, You are correct, the situation can be confusing. There are different cell types which affects the aggressiveness of disease. The symptoms of Lymphoma depend on the locations of the tumor. Stage
Judy, I am sorry about your mothers worsening illness. It is so good that you all had your month with her while she was well. Most patients with end stage cancer have increasing symptoms, weakness and
Hello Tina and thank you for writing, I am sorry to hear about your Mother's condition and for the loss you face in the near future. These are all valid questions and should be discussed with the
Hi Sylvie and thanks for writing, This is very general and may not be the course your Dad follows, but I can tell you how an average COPD patient may proceed. Basically the COPD deprives the body
Rhonda, I am sorry for the loss of your father. If it was your father's wish to be put on a DNR, then your mother did the right thing. If your father never expressed his feelings and your mother
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