This was a wonderful experience. To be able to experience the shared humanity with Bev (more than her being my patient) was great.
There is no medication that would be able to produce the amount of joy that Bev experienced by doing this. It was a transcendent experience – not only for her, but for her family and the Wish team. This wish came about through reviewing Bev’s advance care planning documents.
When I have future advance care planning discussions with patients – I will have more of a focus on dreams and important goals. More people (patients and their carers) would benefit from an experience that connects us with joy and shared humanity. The ripple effects are quite profound.
Louise Durham, Nurse Practitioner
PAH Palliative Care Consult Team
