Comments on: Proud to Be Partners…

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:43:19 +0000

Hospice pt have always been hard for me handle, they never cease to amaze me…

By: Trauma Junkie

Trauma Junkie — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:26:02 +0000

Epi,

I’m truly honored to know you through your writings and otherwise. The amount of compassion and care you have for others is simply amazing and cannot be put to words. It is this that sets you apart from other medics, and people in general.

Don’t ever stop doing what you are doing. You do it all too well. Those lives you have touched, I’m certain they are most grateful.

By: Old NFO

Old NFO — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:21:29 +0000

Epi- One of life’s BIG lessons is you can’t fix em all… The best you can do for some is a few moments of peace, like you did for this gentleman. Thank you for being there!

By: Epijunky

Epijunky — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:04:19 +0000

“Even if it is the Yankees!”

Hehehehhehehe. That’s why I love ya girly :)

By: Epijunky

Epijunky — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:02:36 +0000

That was hands down the best compliment anyone has ever given me, Bernice. The fact that it came from you means that much more… Thank you so much.

*slips Bernice $100*

By: Bernice

Bernice — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:49:21 +0000

Epi, I can’t ever say it enough. You amaze me. You heart is bigger than the state of Alaska, your drive is stronger than 100 men and that compassion could bring world peace.

Every time I hear the tones, I strive to be as caring, nurturing, loving and tender-hearted as you are. This world is by far a better place because you are in it.

And please stop making me cry. ;)

By: Detail Medic

Detail Medic — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:29:29 +0000

I learned a long time ago that patient advocacy means looking out for the patient’s wishes as much as it means looking out for their welfare. In times where we see nursing homes full of people with no quality of life, I wholeheartedly support the wishes of my patients not to end up that way. If it were me, I would hope someone would defend my choices when I cannot. It’s hard to sit by when your patient is dying and there’s nothing you can do. It takes a strong provider babe. Give them whatever they need – even if it is the Yankees!

By: Epijunky

Epijunky — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:13:29 +0000

Hey M3….

It’s the cry that the families do… When they realize that their loved one is gone. That’s what gets me.

And thank you, you are entirely too kind.

By: medicthree

medicthree — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:44:14 +0000

You’re a kind soul… friend…

We did our fair share of hospice transfers at the little ambulance that could. I still struggle with some of them. You can get so much closer to a patient by talking than treating.

I remember voices and faces and words. I remember tears, too.

Your patients are lucky, despite their circumstances. You’re patients could have got me… but they got YOU!

By: Epijunky

Epijunky — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:39:43 +0000

Thank you, so much :)