Trying to fix a story

[PennLady]

I'm revising my story "Make a Wish." In the story (link here), Julie's parents are comatose and not projected to come out of it. On the doctor's recommendation, they are moved to a hospice. What I need to know is, would that happen? Would a hospice take a comatose patient, or would they need to stay in a hospital?

For the purposes of the story, I'd like her parents to remain in a care facility, but they should be in the correct one.

Why did I not ask this at first, you may wonder. It never occurred to me to ask (this was the first story I ever posted) and no one ever called me on it until now, when I had a beta reader go over it.

Thanks.

 

[PennLady]

Well, I found this on a search: http://www.americanhospice.org/arti...tent-vegetative-state-an-exploration-of-terms

That's probably enough I think...

 

[_Lynn_]

My father was in hospice for eight weeks. Although he was alert on admission, he was comatose the final few days. If I can help, send me a PM.

Have you looked at a website to see if they mention any of the services offered?

 

[CarlusMagnus]

Well, I found this on a search: http://www.americanhospice.org/arti...tent-vegetative-state-an-exploration-of-terms

That's probably enough I think...

You could also call up a local hospice and ask.

After all, it's not like stopping to ask directions.

Ohh! Wait! Women can do that!

 

[nakdsub]

As long as the patient is diagnosed as

terminal. I just through it with my mother. I took her home from the hospital and, although she was awake at the time, she went into a coma soon after coming home. Hospice stuck with her until the end.

 

[PennLady]

Thank you, everyone, for sharing your stories and helping me out. This is very useful, and I'll feel more confident putting out a story with the details correct. *hugs*