Hi guys,
Just a quick question to set my mind to rest really.
As I type this, my grandmother lies dying of multiple organ failure, slowly but surely.
I went to see her last night to say my goodbyes, but obviously she is doped up to the eyeballs on morphine. My mother says she snaps out now and again, mumbles a few words and passes out again. She has signed a non-resuscitation waiver so that if she slips away, the medical staff will not attempt to resuscitate her.
When I try and ask the Drs and nurses ANY question all they want to say is "Oh She is comfortable." I KNOW she is comfortable, they don't want to answer any specific questions at all.
As I say, I know she is in no pain, but I want to know, does anyone know how aware a patient is once they are basically circling the drain? she has literally days, and I just need to know if the morphine makes her totally unaware of her surroundings, or if she has some comprehension of whats going on?
Cheers
Steve