(Solved): You have received a hospice referral for Mr. Jones who has ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). He a ...

You have received a hospice referral for Mr. Jones who has ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). He and his family, who are confused and anxious, listen to you as you describe what they should expect from the hospice experience. The family does not seem to understand why you are discussing end of life issues with them. You call Mr. Jones' family physician who tells you that the patient assured him that he talked to his family about his prognosis. You determine that Mr. Jones has in fact not told his family. You talk with Mr. Jones who admits that he has told his family he is very stable and expected to have many years of life remaining. He asks you to help him break the reality of his poor prognosis to his family. Answer each of the 4 questions in your discussion post. Initial post is due by one date (see calendar) and a meaningful response to another student is due on another date. Points are deducted for any late posts for either of these posts. DiscussionTQuestions: What is your role now? What communication gaps do you recognize? What strategies would promote continulty of care and improve team communication? How might a family meeting be helpful in this case?