Handling the Difficult Patient During a Medical Crisis
When a patient is sentient and is in great discomfort and/or pain, it’s up to the caregiver to ensure that she is soothed and calmed.
Faigie Horowitz, MS serves as director of communication at Caring Professionals. She advocates for the senior population on the state level and writes about senior and caregiver issues. She is a columnist for several periodicals. She has spent decades in nonprofit management and serves as a lay leader and founder of several community organizations.
When a patient is sentient and is in great discomfort and/or pain, it’s up to the caregiver to ensure that she is soothed and calmed.
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