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Margot RN BScN CGN

Canada
On Vacation
returns 06/30/2012
Expertise

I am happy to answer any questions related to assisting those with disabilities. My area of specialty is setting up the home for people with physical challenges.

Experience in the area

27 years of Long Term Care and Community Nursing, specialising in Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care.

Education/Credentials

Registered Nurse , Certified Gerontological Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Past/Present Clients

Hundreds of Long Term Care residents and Community clients.

What do you like about this subject?

I enjoy the fact people can stay at home today despite physical and/or emotional challenges. Palliative Care has always been my specialty and I'm so pleased we can nurse almost anyone at home and allow people to die with dignity in their own beds while surrounded by loved-ones if that is what they want to do.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope one day soon the government recognises how vital our role is and provides people with the proper funding so we may all have the option of being at home if we wish. It's far less expensive and improves a person's quality of life so much.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Almost everyone can be nursed at home. We care for Elders (with and without Dementia), Stroke Recovery Clients, Surgery Recovery Clients, long Term Disability Clients and of course the terminally ill.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.74
  • Clarity of Response 9.77
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 56.2
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 99.5
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 10
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 143
  • Volunteer Since 2001-01-08
  • Prestige Points 44748

Recent Reviews from Users

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    K = Knowledgeability    C = Clarity of Response    P = Politeness
UserDateKCPComments
jessi06/20/11101010okay thanks
Ann03/24/119 1010Thank you so much for your response .....
Herb02/21/11101010Couldn't ask for more. Many thanks.
Cameron10/02/10101010 
matt05/02/10101010thanks for your understanding and your wise .....

Recent Answers from Margot RN BScN CGN

2011-03-21 Concerned Niece:

Wow, this is a difficult and disturbing situation.  I can certainly understand that you need to be careful - you want to protect Norman without causing a family feud, especially if it's nothing ... is

2011-02-20 Problem walking down the stairs...:

Hi Jaqueline,    You really need to be examined by a doctor, and maybe even a Neurologist.  It sounds to me like a neurological issue which may respond t simple treatment, or may indicate an underlying

2010-04-26 no hands:

Hi Matt and thanks for writing,    I can certainly empathize with your situation, but as a nurse I can tell you it's not a good idea to ask your healthcare workers to help you masturbate, it crosses the

2010-02-23 Handicap Accommodations in Bathroom:

Hi Joe,    Disabled Bathrooms must include grab rails, raised toilet seats and shower chairs just to name a few. Changes to the Building Regulations have been extensive and now cover access for everyone

2009-08-27 support:

Hi Sally and thanks for writing,    There has been a lot of research proving that positive thinking does help whether you're battling cancer or struggling to walk again.  There are also advances in neuro-science

 

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