The hospital just sent me a death notice for one of my patients.

[Aristus]

First one in a while.

I didn't know him very well. I only visited with him three times. He had a lot of issues, drug use foremost among them, and he was not-compliant with his treatment plan.

He was taken to the hospital two days ago with severe pneumonia. They tried to treat him, but he spiraled. He had a do not resuscitate order in place, so they made him comfortable, and he died yesterday.

He must have had a miserable life. He's not in pain anymore.

[steve2470]

1. so sorry to hear this, Aristus

I've had two patients die on me. One was a cardiac death, and one was...yes I'm serious...shot by her estranged enraged husband.

[hamsterjill]

2. I'm sorry...

However close or not close you may be with your patients, I'm certain that a loss is hard.

We all are reminded to hold our loved ones a little closer. Each day is a treasure.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Oh, my dear Aristus...

You did your best...

And yes, now he is at peace and without pain.