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A review by thereadingparamedic
The Book About Getting Older (for people who don't want to talk about it) by Lucy Pollock
5.0
As a paramedic, I see elderly patients regularly and often deal with death. When called to an elderly patient in cardiac arrest, it can be difficult to discuss with family what their wishes were - did they wish to be resuscitated? Do they have a DNACPR form, advising us not to attempt resuscitation?
Although death & getting older can be difficult to talk about, we should be having these conversations so that we can respect the wishes of our loved ones. Having legal documentation in place can take away the need for families to make difficult decisions at an extremely upsetting time.
The Book About Getting Older discusses the treatment of older people both in hospital & in the community, what is the right thing to do for elderly people. It quickly recaps on DNACPRs, mental capacity and advance plans. It is an excellent resource for both medical professionals & those who look after elderly relatives.
Buy it & get the conversation going!
Although death & getting older can be difficult to talk about, we should be having these conversations so that we can respect the wishes of our loved ones. Having legal documentation in place can take away the need for families to make difficult decisions at an extremely upsetting time.
The Book About Getting Older discusses the treatment of older people both in hospital & in the community, what is the right thing to do for elderly people. It quickly recaps on DNACPRs, mental capacity and advance plans. It is an excellent resource for both medical professionals & those who look after elderly relatives.
Buy it & get the conversation going!