NEW DIAGNOSIS FOR YOUR ELDERLY PARENT? Questions to ask the doctor
NEW DIAGNOSIS FOR YOUR ELDERLY PARENT? Both of you might have a million questions for the doctor, but it's likely that you don't ask even half of what you should be asking. That's not your fault, your head is probably spinning and you might even get a little "deer in the headlight" syndrome. Talking to your parents doctor might be a little uncomfortable, or even intimidating, they are the DOCTOR, after all, but you absolutely must get comfortable with talking to your parents doctor. You can conduct Google searches all day long, but unless you or your parent speaks directly to your parents doctor, neither of you will have a full understanding of how this new diagnosis will specifically effect your parent. And it would be impossible to make informed choices if you and your parent didn't have all the information.
In this video, I will address the basic but important questions that your parent can ask the doctor if they receive a new diagnosis, or that you can ask on their behalf when needed (with their permission, of course, if they are competent). I will also review some even more important questions that need to be asked when an older adult receives a new diagnosis.
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Thank you this is really helpful. My mum who is 80 has been diagnosed with non Hodgkin’s lymphoma and we find out the prognosis next week. She’s already been through multiple blood transfusions, a bone marrow biopsy and multiple visits and she’s really struggling already. I’ve realised I’m dealing with anticipatory grief, which is how I found you as things don’t look good. I’m attending all doctor consultations, so I’ve found this really useful.
@SofiaAmirpoor
2 жыл бұрын
@Natasha D I’m sorry to hear about your mum, it sounds like she’s been through a lot already. If you haven’t seen it yet, I have a video about anticipatory grief that might be helpful. Hugs going out to you and your mom. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qH6fwdZxqcaZpNY.html
@natashad25
2 жыл бұрын
@@SofiaAmirpoor yes that’s how I found you through the anticipatory grief video. Thank you for you kind words xx
@natashad25
2 жыл бұрын
@@penultimateh766 she passed away today unfortunately
@natashad25
2 жыл бұрын
@@penultimateh766 I wouldn’t call it “planning ahead” it’s been a terrible and sudden loss. My thoughts would not be around being her maid or body servant, she is my mother, and she has just died and I’ve had to watch her suffer. Its completely inappropriate to make any other comments on someone’s potential care situation, or anything else apart from condolences. We are grieving, I clearly wrote this while grieving. Please leave it at that.
@SofiaAmirpoor
2 жыл бұрын
@Natasha D I am so sorry about the sudden loss of you mom. You sound like such a loving daughter and I'm sure she knows it. Please take care