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Really, need more info. Like asked, was it a replacement for one that went bad? Does age make it more involved. My 60 plus friend was in and out. Has it been done and if so how did they do it without POA signing off. If not done, you need to ask the cardiologist why.
Several years ago, when my father was 83, his heart doctor wanted to put a pacemaker in. He had no previous heart attacks. He had mild dementia at the time and we discussed it with him. He decided not to have it done as he was already disabled from a stroke 20 years ago and didn't want an artificial mechanism that would keep him alive as he became more and more disabled. Well, he is more disabled physically, but at his last physical was told that his heart was working great. Nevertheless, his thinking at the time was that there are worse things than dying of a heart attack, like living on with no quality of life while his heart ticks merrily away.
Do you mean they replaced a pacemaker with a new one? Surely she doesn't have 2 implanted!
My husband, with dementia, insisted on having his defibrillator removed. As far as he was concerned having that device was not consistent with his DNR. He did, however, want to retain a pacemaker. He saw that as keeping him comfortable with a regular rhythm, and not as extending his life. The next time the battery had to be changed the cardiologist made this adjustment.
Have you discussed with the doctor the thinking behind this action? Are you the healthcare proxy? Was the decision discussed with you before it was implemented? Is your mother still able to make such decisions herself?
Did implanting the second pacemaker cause your mother to need 24 hour care, or was that the case before the procedure? Was she having a lot of discomfort from heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness?
We can't give you legal advice, of course, but our comments can be more relevant if we know more about this situation.
Sorry to hear what you are going through. I know different doctors and families make different decisions. I'm sure some doctors are unethical and immoral and do it for the money they can make off the patient. If you have any doubts, I would seek out a second and third medical opinion. And try talking to an attorney about malpractice if necessary.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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My husband, with dementia, insisted on having his defibrillator removed. As far as he was concerned having that device was not consistent with his DNR. He did, however, want to retain a pacemaker. He saw that as keeping him comfortable with a regular rhythm, and not as extending his life. The next time the battery had to be changed the cardiologist made this adjustment.
Have you discussed with the doctor the thinking behind this action? Are you the healthcare proxy? Was the decision discussed with you before it was implemented? Is your mother still able to make such decisions herself?
Did implanting the second pacemaker cause your mother to need 24 hour care, or was that the case before the procedure? Was she having a lot of discomfort from heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness?
We can't give you legal advice, of course, but our comments can be more relevant if we know more about this situation.
Sorry to hear what you are going through. I know different doctors and families make different decisions. I'm sure some doctors are unethical and immoral and do it for the money they can make off the patient. If you have any doubts, I would seek out a second and third medical opinion. And try talking to an attorney about malpractice if necessary.