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Stephanie Genovese: Palliative Care, Nick is an 86 year old man with end…

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        That's good to hear, Nick.
        
        PSW takes over conversation Hi, yes I'm Sarah and I've been caring for Nick for the last year or so. Nice to meet you!
        
        Hi Sarah, it's great to meet you too. Since Nick is having some difficulty with speaking, we can have a chat together with Nick there and touch base a bit.
        
        Yeah, that's fine. Nick had been fairly stable, up until a few months ago. I've noticed that his intake has decreased.
        
        Oh, so his food and fluid intake has decreased in the last few months?
        
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        Okay, I see. Firstly, I'd like to complete what is called the Palliative Performance Scale which can help with determining prognosis for the patient and will help guide us in the direction we need to go.
        
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        Oh, no. That's never good.
        
        Firstly, I just wanted to ask a few questions regarding Nick's PD diagnosis. When was he first diagnosed with PD?
        
        Oh as far as I know, it's been quite a long time. I just know it has really progressed in the last year or so. Nick nods
        
        Oh okay.
        
        Oh okay. Next, I just wanted to ask about Nick's medications. What medications do you normally give to him in the morning?
        
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        Oh okay, good to know. Does Nick have any family or friends that come to visit him?
        
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        Oh great, nice to meet you too!
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        Okay, great thank you, Nick. The more information I have, the better I can help care for you!