At this skilled nursing facility, the staff was skilled but not compassionate

SNF is the acronym we use in health care for “skilled nursing facility.” Fittingly, it is pronounced “sniff,” a fact that became fitting as I watched my father die in one this past week. My parents, 86 and 89, bought into a beautiful retirement community 10 years ago. Included was a lovely apartment, full-service dining facility, gym and health center, the last of which included an SNF. In the past three months, my dad spent several short stays there. Throughout and in between them, I talked to my mother and sister, who lived nearby. With each conversation, I felt the pit in my stomach growing — my dad was dying. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Patient Geriatrics Source Type: blogs