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<blockquote data-quote="maril" data-source="post: 228860" data-attributes="member: 5937"><p>So, sounds like this new doctor is a positive for your dad and that your dad has a good support system, including your mom and you? That said, I recognize the circumstances still are very difficult. My dad had given my mom such a very hard time for years, especially after his stroke 17 years ago; she did the best she could for him, had the fortunate added ability of being an RN, but even with all help and support in place, my dad still was sometimes resistant to treatment and could be combative (physical illness in addition to mental illness that peaked after his stroke). Many people who knew my dad could not understand his behavior and basically backed away; there were a few close friends who hung in there. It was sad. I might add that my mom had supportive kids with supportive spouses, so that had helped. My dad passed last February; fortunately, we all got to see and talk to him the night he passed and in my heart, I think that made a difference; gave him some measure of peace. </p><p> </p><p>I am sending you hugs and reassurance - you are a positive influence. Continue to keep the lines of communication open as you are doing. Your strength surely is a big help to your mom.</p><p> </p><p>As far as the medical profession goes: First, I have <em>much</em> respect for many professionals; however, (having experienced both sides of the coin, patient-wise and employee-wise), I have come to the conclusion that as a patient, it is very important to be proactive and educated. In addition, there are times when patients <em>do</em> need an advocate. It is a fast moving world out there ... time is money in the medical profession. That is the (sometimes sad) bottom line.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="maril, post: 228860, member: 5937"] So, sounds like this new doctor is a positive for your dad and that your dad has a good support system, including your mom and you? That said, I recognize the circumstances still are very difficult. My dad had given my mom such a very hard time for years, especially after his stroke 17 years ago; she did the best she could for him, had the fortunate added ability of being an RN, but even with all help and support in place, my dad still was sometimes resistant to treatment and could be combative (physical illness in addition to mental illness that peaked after his stroke). Many people who knew my dad could not understand his behavior and basically backed away; there were a few close friends who hung in there. It was sad. I might add that my mom had supportive kids with supportive spouses, so that had helped. My dad passed last February; fortunately, we all got to see and talk to him the night he passed and in my heart, I think that made a difference; gave him some measure of peace. I am sending you hugs and reassurance - you are a positive influence. Continue to keep the lines of communication open as you are doing. Your strength surely is a big help to your mom. As far as the medical profession goes: First, I have [I]much[/I] respect for many professionals; however, (having experienced both sides of the coin, patient-wise and employee-wise), I have come to the conclusion that as a patient, it is very important to be proactive and educated. In addition, there are times when patients [I]do[/I] need an advocate. It is a fast moving world out there ... time is money in the medical profession. That is the (sometimes sad) bottom line. [/QUOTE]
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