Margot RN BScN CGN - Life Support Issues - Death and Dying - Health/Fitness

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Expert Profile: Margot RN BScN CGN

Expertise: 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 15+ 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.

Past/Present clients
Hundreds of Long Term Care Residents as well as hundreds of Cleitns and families in the community (including my Mother and Grandmother).

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What do you like about this subject? I have found this field so rewarding. I have been able to help my own loved-ones die with comfort and dignity and I feel privlidged that i can also help others do the same.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I hope the government soon realises how important this feild is (Home Nursing) and provides adequate funding so more people may have this option when they are ill, recovering and of course when they are dying.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Many people fear Death & Dying and avoid friends or loved-ones when they are ill. This saddens me but I recognise the fear is usually the fear of the unkown. Being involved with the care of a dying loved-one provided cherisehd memories and avoids the guilt "if only I'd done more" ...

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 46218
Knowledge	9.89 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.84 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.84 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		15
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		333

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/17/08
10	10	10	10	08/13/08
10	10	10	10	07/01/08
10	10	10	10	06/12/08
7	8	10	10	06/03/08

User Comments

Thanks for you help and suggestions.
(Belinda on 08/13/08)

Thank you as this is such a difficult and scary time
(Mary Del on 07/01/08)

Thank you Margot for the information. My mom passed away on June 9, and it was very helpful to have a general idea of what to expect. I am very
(lynn on 06/12/08)

Made me feel better!
(kbell on 06/03/08)

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Recent Answers from Margot RN BScN CGN

2008-11-14 father with copd: Hi Dale and thanks for writing, If you’re asking me if I agree with the “3 months” prognosis, I really couldn’t comment as I am not familiar with your father’s specific medical history, but COPD is...

2008-09-22 My Grandmother has Cirrhosis of the Liver: Hi Amber and thanks for writing, I am so sorry to read about your Grandmother’s condition – she is obviously very ill and is close to the end. My personal and professional advice is to sit and talk...

2008-09-09 Failure to Thrive: Hi Sue and thanks for writing, My first question is "what does your Mother want"? Can she not be consulted and participate in the decision making process? Has she never signed a Living Will or Advanced...

2008-09-03 HOME CARE VS. INPATIENT: Hi Lyndsie and thanks for writing, It will certainly be a lot of work and a full-time commitment, but I believe the time is irreplaceable and you’ll never regret caring for your Dad during his final...

2008-09-01 Cadaver Donation, specified institution: Hi Marilyn and thanks for writing, I would contact the medical school as they no doubt have forms they use for people who donate their brains or bodies to the medical school for research. Maybe contact...