Some patients are under the false impression that their illness is simply chronic. It is important for people to understand if the diagnosis falls under the category of progressive & life limiting. Why? Info is power to the person & family to remain in control. #Medtwitter
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@SammyWinemaker You are speaking my language... How many times have I been called to the last hospitalization of a person with CHF and the patient had no idea that their disease would take their life. It needs to be said at the time of diagnosis.
@SammyWinemaker Just had a pt with stage 3b CKD. I told him the truth. He said that the MD had told him "we need to keep an eye on your kidneys."