Situation no.2:
Bedridden client. Deemed *imminently palliative* almost 4 years ago now.
Maximum service in place.
Client very manipulative and attention seeking.
Hours in place for personal care, bathing and serving pre-made meals.
Client high-jacked the system early on, and has the workers doing elaborate and ritualistic food prep. Client refuses care unless *ready*. Client has been successful in maintaining service at an outrageous rate for an extended period of time. Client is an inappropriate placement and does not meet the criteria for our service in home.
Upon my arrival, client refused to open eyes. Client had vomit on her shirt. Client had slurred speech. Client refused to assist workers. Ambulance called. Client taken to emergency against client's wishes as paramedics also thought client was unwell.
Client assessed with a urinary tract infection but otherwise fine. Client brought home same day. Client miraculously now speaking clearly, no longer vomiting food, and helping workers perfectly.
It was a game.
I hate games like that.
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Some things we can change. Some things we have to live with.
Some things we refuse.
I refuse.
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