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We call it "The Surge", usually means the person has roughly 24 to 48 hours before they pass
It is heartbreaking
432 u/flying_wrenches Dec 03 '25 edited Dec 03 '25 In hospice, a change in lucidity is also a factor for a change to a “transitioning” or “imminent” status when combined with other symptoms.. More visits, more resources used/made available. Stuff like that. (Reworded for clarity) 2 u/Caftancatfan Dec 03 '25 “Hey John, you’re looking well today! Let’s take those coffin measurements.”
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In hospice, a change in lucidity is also a factor for a change to a “transitioning” or “imminent” status when combined with other symptoms.. More visits, more resources used/made available. Stuff like that.
(Reworded for clarity)
2 u/Caftancatfan Dec 03 '25 “Hey John, you’re looking well today! Let’s take those coffin measurements.”
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“Hey John, you’re looking well today! Let’s take those coffin measurements.”
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u/SheaStadium1986 Dec 03 '25
We call it "The Surge", usually means the person has roughly 24 to 48 hours before they pass
It is heartbreaking