tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393440.post109267288555965349..comments2023-08-16T05:25:43.313-07:00Comments on Midwife for the End-of-Life: Should We Let Her Know She's Dying?Melaina RN, PHN, MS, CNS, ACHPNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368233415606799184noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7393440.post-1092940368163336842004-08-19T11:32:00.000-07:002004-08-19T11:32:00.000-07:00I agree. Anyway, those who don't want to know can ...I agree. Anyway, those who don't want to know can utilize denial. My grandmother took me with her into the doctor's office when she was diagnosed with lung cancer, and the doctor told her very clearly that she was going to die, that she had about four months to live. When we got out, my gm said, "So it looks like I have a good chance." It was lucky I was there to tell my family the real news, and we helped her adjust gradually.Jaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822534695838007260noreply@blogger.com