One of my dearest relatives was taken into hospital. He has a chronic condition and when his wife and I visited him the consultant came into his room and gently told us that they would not resuscitate him or make any attempt to prolong his life. He said we must realise that his condition was in its final stages and he was at the end of his life. His wife knew and I suppose I knew I just didn't want to hear it. He assured us that he had spoken to my lovely sick relative who had told him to wait until we came to discuss it with us. But what shocked me is that they talk about this in front of him. Is this normal practice? is it reasonable? After I had pulled myself together and come home I promptly told my husband that if I was in this position he must tell the doctor to keep it from me I just would not want to know (a coward I know but I don't care) be gentle with your replies I'm feeling very low and unsettled!
Is it me or am I getting mixed messages
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