Question

mitch and his family during previous hospitalization. Mitch now seems depressed and uncommunicative. his family is still avoiding directly talking with Mitch about his deteriorating condition and impending death. teresa ask Mitch's mother about the circumstances surrounding Mitch decreased communication. his mother responds, "do you think he knows he is dying?" what would be a compassionate response to the mother's question base on your research about situations such as this one, what should teresa know about compassionate care?

Answer 1

Answer: The patient knows about his health conditions. Because the patient is depressed, and not communicating with others and family members. When a patient comes to know about his health conditions which can not be improved then he goes into depression, mental trauma more than physical sufferings.

Compassionate care should be provided to the patient suffering from terminal illnesses. The care, love and sympathy should be given to the patient. The emotional support providing to the patient may reduce the stress and burden of the patient. The patient needs emotional care, love, mental support to the patient.