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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsJust got word that one of my patients died. No word yet on cause; possibly overdose.
My Care Coordinator says all she heard was 'trauma', so that might not be it.
Life sucks so hard sometimes...
wryter2000
(46,051 posts)How often does this happen? I hope you don't have to grieve several times a year.
Aristus
(66,380 posts)Most often, we get a phone call from the shelter reporting that one of our patients died in the night.
It never gets easier...
MontanaMama
(23,319 posts)Maybe it was an accident hence the trauma? A hard day to be sure.
Maraya1969
(22,482 posts)I'm wondering if you are a psychiatrist.
Aristus
(66,380 posts)I'd rather serve homeless patients than almost any other type of patient population. But, like every other sphere of medicine, it has its stresses and unique challenges.
redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)I am sure this loss, any loss like this hurts deeply. Hugs to you today.
Aristus
(66,380 posts)n/t
Wounded Bear
(58,662 posts)'Trauma' might indicate violence, another facet of homeless life.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,627 posts)It feels like failure, doesn't it? But it's not.
Sometimes accidents happen.......
It's hard to hear, nonetheless.
My best to you.........
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)your care in a world that so often feels indifferent and judgmental.
irisblue
(32,980 posts)This has got to be very hard on you.
I hope the passing was painless.