My parent has terminal cancer (stage4). Recently they wanted to end their life their way and has gone through all the channels to do so. But their oncologist wouldn't give my parent a time limit. My parent is suffering and in pain. So their gp gives them 2 -6months. Which we thought great this will give us the go ahead to do Voluntary assisted dying. No it didn't, my parent’s oncologist spoke to my parent’s gp and the oncologist decided not to give the 6months my parent needed.
My poor parent cannot get around anymore, never leaves the house. They have no quality of life all because it seems no one wants to give them a time. We were told by the board that no one wanted to make that choice. Well I'm sorry while those people aren't deciding, my parent is suffering every day. I feel it's disgusting that a department can't make up their mind. So now all my parent has to look forward to is choking in their sleep and suffering. I'm so appalled it's not funny.
Now my parent cannot come into the hospital. But when they did come in, it seemed they got some one different each time. My parent made appointments with one person and never saw them. I feel that is very wrong. Kept saying my parent shouldn't be feeling sore etc well I feel that in itself is wrong, to tell someone how they should feel. I feel that is disgusting and wrong. How dare this happen to my parent. They are suffering. Based on my experience, I hope no other family go through what my parent’s had to.
"My parent's VAD request"
About: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital / Radiation Oncology Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Radiation Oncology Nedlands 6009
Posted by correspondencecm74 (as ),
Do you have a similar story to tell?
Tell your story & make a difference ››
Responses
See more responses from Jodi Graham