Trigger warning: #EoLC Thread: so anticipatory drugs are a great thing. They are there, ready to be given, if the need arises at EoL. They help with pain, distress, nausea and a whole range of things we know might happen 1/n
2/n But they are only as good as the system where they are administered. If in the community then someone has to give them. So the Care Home ring the District nurses……
3/n The DNs then eventually arrive. Their role seems merely to administer said drugs. When I asked ‘Do you come cave to check on the person, that they are now comfortable?’ The answer was ‘No’
4/n So we waited 3 hours for a DN to come. I assume they were on their planned round of giving evening insulin. Thing is 3 hours distressed, at EoL is a long time. A really long time.
5/end I cannot for the life of me understand why they don’t call back. They are literally administering medicines but taking no responsibility for ‘care’. I honestly don’t understand 🤷🏻♀️ @CrystalOldman @JulieClennell
4/n They came (after 3 hours) gave an injection. Then left. That’s not care where I learnt care.
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