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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-15 | Em | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks soo much! |
| 2009-11-15 | janet | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | your response really helped me to see that we are in fact doing the right thing for my mother,she is comfortable, hospice has come in to help, and we feel at peace with the decision we have made. however it was very emotionally draining for us. her doctor was great and did not try to pressure us in any way. thank you for your answer margot. sincerly, janet rushing |
| 2009-10-30 | Pennie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Margot was very prompt and professional with her response |
| 2009-10-30 | LIsa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-16 | Irene | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much for your response to my question. It brought great comfort to me knowing that hopefully this will all be over in the next month or so, and that he will probably not be aware of his "family" |
| 2009-09-07 | amanda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-02 | Betty | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. No one has ever really explained how the UTI could result in hallucinations or delusions (which she is definitely having). That makes sense. |
| 2009-09-01 | joey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | WAS VERY HELPFUL AND VERY CARING. I WOULD DEFENETLY ASK MORE QUESTIONS. |
| 2009-08-19 | Sandy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very honest answers,explained things well. Thank you |
| 2009-08-19 | Meka | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Information provided was easy and understandable Thank you Meka |
| 2009-06-28 | Sandra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your prompt reply and info. |
| 2009-06-27 | Pat | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-22 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-15 | Emily Steele | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-15 | Cindy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Margot answers question in detail which is much appreciated. |
| 2009-06-15 | Cindy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Margot is very informative and very kind. You can feel the passion she has for her job. Thanks again and I will write soon. Cindy |
| 2009-05-04 | jim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-01-21 | Melissa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your response. My grandfather died this past Friday, a day or two after I asked the question. I saw him the evening before he died, and the descriptions in your response were totally accurate. |
| 2009-01-07 | Skyler | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Most Excellent Answer!! |
| 2009-01-06 | Jean | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for such a detailed answer. Not knowing what to look for that signfies "the end is near" as opposed to "this is just normal symptoms" can be overwhelming. |
| 2008-09-17 | LYNDSIE | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-08-13 | Belinda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for you help and suggestions. |
| 2008-07-01 | Mary Del | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you as this is such a difficult and scary time |
| 2008-06-12 | lynn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | 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 grateful to you taking the time to answer my question. |
| 2008-06-03 | kbell | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Made me feel better! |
| 2008-06-03 | Soni | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-04-27 | catherine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-02-28 | Kerri | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I appreciated her assistance through this difficult time. |
| 2008-02-27 | Diane | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear Margot, Thankyou for your response. I appreciate the ability to write to you again to address each phase and your concern for not wanting to scare me is also appreciated. I will most definately write again. Many thanks Diane |
| 2008-02-18 | Clare | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Gave excellent clear advice and made me feel generally better about the whole situation. She also gave me clear advice about things that I could do and arrange myself while my mum is in hospital. Thanks very much! |
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Answers by Expert:
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.
Experience
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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