Tales from the Front Line: End-of-Life Care

Bending the Rules

Yes, we do have a bed,” the nurse says.

“That’s great. I’ve given him some morphine and midazolam to help with the pain, but his condition has deteriorated so rapidly. I’d like to get him over to you as quickly as possible. Could you please arrange for an ambulance?” I ask.

“We can arrange an ambulance,” the hospice nurse replies, “but it will take about …