Taking different  ‘End-of-life’ action  towards Terminal cancer

Identify two possible solutions that will assist Bernie to address his concerns and be comfortable  taking different  ‘end-of-life’ action  towards terminal cancer .Case Study 1 – Bernie and Glenys Bernie and Glenys have been married for 47 years. Glenys has been diagnosed with dementia and requires constant care.

Bernie has been caring for Glenys at home and is committed to her care. Bernie has been advised he has terminal cancer. He will probably only have about six months to live. Bernie is distraught and worried about what will happen to Glenys after he dies. One day while you are cleaning their bedroom, you find a stash of medications hidden behind the cupboard. When you ask Bernie about them he looks very guilty.

‘End-of-life’ action  towards terminal cance He says that they are his ‘insurance’ to make sure that neither he nor Glenys will suffer. He also says that you should not say anything to Glenys or anyone else about them – he couldn’t bear for Glenys to be lonely when he dies. You look at the medications and see that these are very strong. You realise that Bernie is considering ending his own and Glenys’s lives when he feels they can no longer cope.