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At 92 now in nursing home. most here are healthy but old so dnr. many who looked good the week before die suddenly. porcelain dolls or bad care?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

?: You seem to be projecting what you see around you to yourself. Take good care of yourself, ask good questions and live life as it comes.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

NH patients: Nursing home patients are chronically sick patients who may have terminal illnesses. It does not necessarily mean bad care.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

At 92 now in nursing home. most here are healthy but old so dnr. many who looked good the week before die suddenly. porcelain dolls or bad care?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

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