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The sad answer is probably that she is actively dying. Is she in Hospice? At this point you should be far more concerned with her comfort than a cure, because there isn't one.
My SIL is a GI. He loses a LOT of patients. One thing he says is that he wishes the families involved would ACCEPT the dx of liver failure and allow comfort care, yet most families push for some miraculous cure.
We aren't doctors, and here don't even have a diagnosis. The doctors in this particular case are the best ones to give diagnosis and prognosis, what to expect for the future. I know that you already understand that none of this sounds good. Do know that whether you are dealing with a cancer that has gone to the liver or with a cirrhosis, the overall health status and habits of the patient figure in as well as age factors. Any illness, and patient, is as individual as his or her own thumbprint. And even in predictable illnesses there are so many surprises on either end of the continuum for medical people that they learn not to predict. Anything that affects the liver, esp. those things that cause fluid retention, cuts the appetite, causes severe itching of the skin, yellowing of the sclera of the eyes and skin often. The treatments sometimes cause severe bouts of diarrhea. There is, worst of all, extreme exhaustion. Has your friend and client spoken with you about hospice care, end of life plans? You can be a great support to your friend. I am so sorry for all she is enduring. Do know that the fluid may need periodically to be removed. Geaton tells us that you have been caring for friend now for 8 years. This is a VERY long time to survive severe liver complications. Geaton's questions about who should be educating and informing you now are the crucial questions for you.
I'm posting this from your profile because it is helpful info:
"caregiver for Catherine [who] has end stage liver cancer I have cared for her for 8 yr. "
Are you privately hired by Catherine? Or by her PoA? Do you work for Catherine through agency? I am asking because it may determine who should be informing and educating you regarding her condition and care.
Perhaps she needs to be assessed for hospice. If so, who should be/can be making this decision? Her PoA or legal guardian? Are you communicating with this person? Does she have a legal representative? Does she have a Living Will (Advance Healthcare Directive)?
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
My SIL is a GI. He loses a LOT of patients. One thing he says is that he wishes the families involved would ACCEPT the dx of liver failure and allow comfort care, yet most families push for some miraculous cure.
Has your friend and client spoken with you about hospice care, end of life plans? You can be a great support to your friend. I am so sorry for all she is enduring. Do know that the fluid may need periodically to be removed. Geaton tells us that you have been caring for friend now for 8 years. This is a VERY long time to survive severe liver complications. Geaton's questions about who should be educating and informing you now are the crucial questions for you.
"caregiver for Catherine [who] has end stage liver cancer I have cared for her for 8 yr. "
Are you privately hired by Catherine? Or by her PoA? Do you work for Catherine through agency? I am asking because it may determine who should be informing and educating you regarding her condition and care.
Perhaps she needs to be assessed for hospice. If so, who should be/can be making this decision? Her PoA or legal guardian? Are you communicating with this person? Does she have a legal representative? Does she have a Living Will (Advance Healthcare Directive)?