Have had 3 relatives pass in ICU's (in 2 different states) in the last seven years! The push is made multiple times, very real, pervasive and often persuading to the patients and families. In the last case, I began to discuss with others in ICU waiting area and found I was not alone in finding these "chat" by multiple staff was well beyond simply offering valid information of options.
Yes. They purposefully use morphine now, right in front of the family. I’ve actually talked to them about it, and they consider it humane. You would have to realize what they are doing and call them out on it if you don’t want it done or have hope for recovery.
Have had 3 relatives pass in ICU's (in 2 different states) in the last seven years! The push is made multiple times, very real, pervasive and often persuading to the patients and families. In the last case, I began to discuss with others in ICU waiting area and found I was not alone in finding these "chat" by multiple staff was well beyond simply offering valid information of options.
Yes. They purposefully use morphine now, right in front of the family. I’ve actually talked to them about it, and they consider it humane. You would have to realize what they are doing and call them out on it if you don’t want it done or have hope for recovery.