End of Life: A Process, Not An Act


	End of Life: A Process, Not An Act

ratilfar

9-1-2009 9:20 AM

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healthcare, suffering, reform, images, photos, truth

ratilfar says:

In the photo, an RN comforts Ramond Garcia who was admitted to the hospice after suffering a debilitating stroke.

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9-1-2009 10:52 AM

kkcapricorn

Excellent Post. I was a Hospice worker for years and treasure my memories from that time.

9-1-2009 10:56 AM

ratilfar

Made more excellent by the fact that it is true.

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