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Is In Ending Stage Of Liver Disease. Has Stopped Taking Medicine And Drinking Ensure. What To Do?

Posted on Tue, 10 Sep 2013

Question: I have a friend who is in ending stage of liver disease, he has stopped drinking his Ensure, Boost, and taking his medicines. He doesn't want to leave his home but I think he would get better care in a hospice. Who can I contact for advice? Thank you and best regards.

Answered by Dr. Pankaj Malhan (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your local gp/community nurse.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for asking.

I think you are right in assuming that a terminally ill person needs much better care than a typical home can provide.

With the availability of the nurses round the clock, your friend can be managed better in a palliative care centre.

Please consult your local general practitioner /community nurse to arrange that.

Thanks.

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