Were you aware. . . ?
@GardenGerty (169479)
United States
October 30, 2022 8:59am CST
When you are in a facility and people are passing medications to you they should. . . A. Know what meds they are giving you, B. Be able to tell you the purpose of those drugs.
AND
You are allowed to refuse your meds if you choose to, for any reason.
I know this because first of all it happened with my first husband and secondly, both Bob and I were certified in medication administration AND I confirmed part A. with nursing staff Friday night.
Bob has developed severe bloody nose problems yesterday. He wants to discontinue the baby aspirin, because VA switched him to the chewable rather than enteric, and aspirin is a blood thinner.
The medication person could not tell him what he was taking, so he did not take his meds last night, as far as I know.
That is not life threatening.
He is not sick enough to be under care, in my opinion. Monday a doctor from our local clinic, the one who has correctly diagnosed him twice, will be in to see him.
I will be there at that time. I will offer to take him home immediately. We shall see what happens.
I know I am not here much, but I am stretched as far as I can go.
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17 responses
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
1 Nov 22
I am aware of the ombudsman program. I have also been a Social Services Designee in a nursing home and know his rights. He is going home today because there is nothing they can do for him that I cannot.
@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
31 Oct 22
Understood, you've got to stay healthy for your Bob's sake. Very glad, the right doctor coming to see your husband. 
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
1 Nov 22
Yes, and I am working on keeping myself in shape as well as him. We both will do better with him at home.
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Your husband going home soon, I hope?
@BarBaraPrz (51823)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
30 Oct 22
Not being here much isn't life threatening, either.
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@celticeagle (189880)
• Boise, Idaho
30 Oct 22
Why in the world would the person giving him his meds not tell him what they were for? How absurd.
I had a nurse give me the wrong meds one time. She felt terrible of course and I was okay. It was rather scary though.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
1 Nov 22
Bob wanted to know which pill was the baby aspirin, as he is getting nose bleeds and wants to discontinue it. Or change back to an enteric coated one. VA switched him to chewable.
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@wolfgirl569 (135791)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Oct 22
If he cant go home I would look at another place to go. They should know everything they are giving and at least be able to see why. I say be able to check as some medicines treat more than one thing.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
1 Nov 22
They are lazy. Also caught one aid covering up some kind of med error. Long story. Bob will come home today.
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@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Oct 22
The important thing is to get him home safe and sound and on the road to recovery,
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
1 Nov 22
He is coming home today and I know it will help him recover faster.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
1 Nov 22
This is a nursing home, with "skilled care" but nothing really special, except their great physical therapy department.
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@rebelann (117238)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Nov 22
I was in one for 11 days and I pray no doc ever puts me in another one, I hated that place.
@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
30 Oct 22
Hope everything goes well today with the doctor's visit.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
1 Nov 22
It was helpful. He is not fully convinced Bob should be home alone for part of the day, but it is going to be okay.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
31 Oct 22
I am glad you know the ropes Heather and yes get him out of there.
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@sallypup (69177)
• Centralia, Washington
30 Oct 22
Yup. Years ago I helped my Dad. He was in Hospice at the time. I worked part time and hubby helped Dad best he could. I came home one afternoon to find that a know it all friend had convinced Dad's doc to prescribe pills for Dad- Dad had said that his legs were bothering him; nerves. The dumb bunnies prescribed sedatives like you would an emotionally off person. I got home to Dad almost falling cause of the sedative that he had taken. I called and gave everybody heck. Big time. And insisted that Dad not take that med- he already had issues breathing. Did not need to be so dopey he couldn't breathe at all. Got to watch those medical providers like a hawk.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
31 Oct 22
The medication person should know what she/he is giving out. I hope you take Bob home if you feel it's necessary. Don't worry about not being here; and don't forget to take care of yourself.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
1 Nov 22
The charge nurse confirms this. Bob will come home today.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
19 Dec 22
It's a must for the person to know the reason of taking the meds.
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
31 Oct 22
Life matters more than anything. You go girl, put your foot down.
@Dena91 (17039)
• United States
31 Oct 22
I am glad Bob was able to refuse the medicine. I hope the doctor is able to let you take him home with you tomorrow. Continued prayers for you both.
