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My mom is 95 years old and had her large intestine removed on may 14 when they did the surgery it was a leak they want her to get a 2nd surgery now ?
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An alternative: I like to ask my patients to pause in these situations and to let them know that they can actually say no to health care. If your mom does not want another traumatic surgery she has the right to refuse. Surgery complications at age 95 making more surgeries necessary are very traumatic to the patient and often do not end the problems created by the complications. One has a right to choose hospice
Answered 6/20/2014
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