Monique – In the hospital where I used to work, when the care picture was this complex, a case conference was arranged…..reps from each of the involved teams…to hear each other’s treatment options…to reach a clearer picture for the involved family. Is there a discharge planner involved? (Usually, their role is to coordinate all the teams).
My understanding of what you have shared is this:
problem #1: Confusion….solution: decrease meds until he is lucid and can participate in his healthcare decisions (teams are projecting about 3 days)
problem #2: Pain and swelling in abdomen and leg…..solution: bowel surgery and colostomy (maybe a reversible type?)…not urgent, can wait until he is oriented
problem #3: Bladder Cancer…mixed solution…..one team says chemo….another says do nothing…..
a question: (maybe the answer is posted, and I missed it)…have tests shown a local and or distant spread of the cancer to other body parts?
My heart is with you, Monique – hugs+++!!!
Ieva
