“Just sit and watch him,” said his wife, with affirming nods from their children. They were heading out to enjoy some respite from the demands of caring for a terminally ill family member. It was the same set of instructions my hospice supervisor gave me about spending time with this patient. It’s uncomfortable to stare at a very ill, elderly man who is restricted to bed for hours on end. I wanted to help, but…

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