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In reply to the discussion: I am still in a state of shock [View all]KT2000
(20,576 posts)my friend broke her pelvis and rather than do surgery they drugged her into unconsciousness. They padded the sides of the bed for when she came out of it in pain. Then they sent her to a nursing home in the next town because all local beds were full. Once I saw an aide put a food tray down on her table and walk out - she was still drugged into unconsciousness. Finally a doctor was willing to do the surgery - which she sailed through just fine.
I had no power and her son who did was not on the ball.
As I get older I am thinking of ways to off myself if I find myself in such a situation. It is horrible to be at the mercy of cost cutting, profit making facilities where some workers are good but others are not. They are expected to fill in the gap with their hearts and souls while the corporations empty the bank accounts of the residents.
I am sorry for your loss. Peace to you Miigwech.