Just got off the phone with Vicki at the Hospital

Vicki and Jim were there with Dad. Spoke with Dad briefly. Sounded like he was comfortable. Had some open sores on his rear bandaged etc. Vicki said he still showed some paranoia -- wouldn't talk to me at first because there was someone (nurse?) in the room.

Pending review by someone (Jim?) from Lehigh Center, Dad will be transferred there tomorrow. Dad seemed fine with that.

Vicki, Dr. Smith (resident) and I discussed the MRI and DNR issues. The medical team agreed that the MRI was not necessary at this point and was cancelled.

Vicki faxed me the 'Withholding Therapy Order Sheet' that would be in affect for Dad as long as he remains in the Hospital. We all agreed to check:

- No CPR, code blue
- No electrical defibrillation
- No mechanical ventilation

Vicki and Jim will visit Mom briefly and will stop at the house. Thanks, Vicki.


- posted by Rodney B. Murray, PhD @ 4:42 PM