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Jun 2021
3:15pm, 8 Jun 2021
47,579 posts
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LindsD
Do you think they would do that? I know they can't discuss anything with me.
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Jun 2021
3:16pm, 8 Jun 2021
47,580 posts
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LindsD
(thank you) My sister says I should be glad she's still here to talk to, and that she probably doesn't have many new experiences these days. It's not that, though. It's definitely that she doesn't remember.
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Jun 2021
4:10pm, 8 Jun 2021
14,849 posts
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geordiegirl
I have been having a few conversations with my mum where she tells me the same things time & again, other often more important things (like nephew has bought a house, cousin is getting married) she forgets to tell me.
She is also being very flightly and flies off the handle or becomes a bit dramatic when I say something she doesn't agree with (even if she asks my opinion - we had a massive fall out on Friday). It is tiring I hope it is just covid life and the stress with my dad being ill but I worry it is more as I know she does (my nana had dementia) its such a hard illness for everyone.
Giving you strength, I would say the doctors should listen to your concerns and maybe when you persuade her to see them they can put that into their assessment. I know my mum talks to the doctor about my dad so when he goes they have her take on things.
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Jun 2021
4:15pm, 8 Jun 2021
25,108 posts
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Lizzie Whizz
Linds, you can write or email GP, or request a phone call on the understanding that they may not discuss specifics (but you can) - likely a wait for this anyway. If you can get mum to sign a note saying she is happy for them to contact you about her and discuss her care / medical treatment, then they can discuss specifics. They can advise you on the wording they would require for this. X
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Jun 2021
5:37pm, 8 Jun 2021
47,584 posts
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LindsD
Thank you. That's really helpful.
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Jun 2021
5:44pm, 8 Jun 2021
4,601 posts
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Little Miss Happy
Linds - as Lizzie says you can say whatever you want, it's the GP that's bound by patient confidentiality.
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Jun 2021
6:25pm, 9 Jun 2021
60,450 posts
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Diogenes
Sitting with my mum. I feel completely useless. I’m not wondering how soon and can make my excuses and leave.
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Jun 2021
6:33pm, 9 Jun 2021
52,079 posts
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Lip Gloss
Aw Dio it’s so hard. If she is sleeping most of the time then leave as you will need some ‘you’ time as well
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Jun 2021
8:03pm, 9 Jun 2021
9,517 posts
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leaguefreak
Dio it's OK to leave for a bit if you want.
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Jun 2021
8:55pm, 9 Jun 2021
11,975 posts
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Mandymoo
What they both said Dio xx
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