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> then what's the point of having EOL care if not to prevent death. Death can’t be prevented, only delayed. I would say EOL care is for making your last days
by Someone 4y ago
> then what's the point of having EOL care if not to prevent death.
Death can’t be prevented, only delayed.
I would say EOL care is for making your last days as pleasant as possible for you and (a bit less so) those who care about you.
As an example, “overtreated to the max” may mean replacing “a few days to talk with family, sitting in the sun” by “a few weeks being sedated undergoing various invasive procedures”. I think that, if the choice were that clear, few people would choose the latter.
- Animatronio 4y agoObviously I meant delayed as much as possible. Honestly, I'd take any invasive procedure over death, no questions asked.
- sokoloff 4y agoWhile I do not wish this upon anyone, should it happen anyway, I’d encourage you to observe closely and reflect on the patient experience if anyone in your circle of friends/family has to face this before it’s your turn. Watching my grandparents’ experiences (and our dog’s) gave me great perspective on the topic. One of four grandparents “got it roughly right”; the other three suffered extensively.