Preserving Patient Dignity (Formerly Patient Modesty) Volume 119

 As can been seen and read on the previous Volumes, defining and establishing recognition and preserving the inherent dignity of each and every patient is a challenge for all those who attend them.  It is a challenge which is not removable nor to be discarded but must be part of each and every interaction with a patient or even the patient ' s family.  And even a pet cat as a ill cat and patient deserves dignified professional care. Such an example was published on Volume 118 but reproduced here as presented by JR. She contrasts the pet ' s attention and care with her current and prior description of the care provided for her ill husband.  ..Maurice.As some of you might have noticed, I took some time off bc my one cat, Jimmy, was very ill and I wanted to devote as much of my time possible to him. He didn ' t make it so I needed more time but now I am ready to start working again.I wrote to Dr. B. and he suggested I might share my experience w/ Jimmy ' s care as I am the wife of a medically/sexually abused patient. Jimmy ' s experience was totally different. Even though the family vet left Jimmy ' s illness go on for way too long without knowing what he had, I know he was doing his best. He and his staff were nothing but kind, compassionate, and caring towards Jimmy. Everything done to Jimmy was explained and permission asked. Completely different from my husband ' s experience.The specialty vet center where Jimmy went for chemo was wonderful beyond wo...
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