How can I get a hospital bed for my mother?

Euphemism=the substitution of a mild, indirect or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh or blunt.

PCVS: Yes, you're correct...a written RX is need from the pc physician.

Llamalover, are we now going to engage in debating literary terms? Is that what this forum is about? Euphamism= Conveys the concept clearly and politely. Sometimes, they are abstractions e.g. before I go (before I die). Synonyms: polite term, indirect term, circumlocution, substitute, alternative, understatement, genteelism Euphemism is from Greek euphemismos, meaning "good speech," and it's a way that we paper over uncomfortable things with more pleasant-sounding words. Euphemism depends largely on the social context of the speakers and writers where they feel the need to replace certain words which may prove embarrassing for particular listeners or readers in a particular situation. Get your doctor onboard or talk to your doctors is a short way of saying, talk to him about arranging a bed, getting the necessary approval (he will need to provide a medical reason not just a prescription), help with making contacts and submitting requests. Same for hospice care, a physician referral is needed to substantiate the need. Now adays as we all know docs don't have time to just chat about things for the sake of chatting. Sometimes being overly specific and listing everything that would be discussed with a doctor can sound preachy and condescending as though the listener/questioner does not know what to ask once speaking with the doctor. Hence the shortened polite and respectful speak with the doctor or get your doc onboard. If the person requires more information, they ask. In the interim, their experience and knowledge have been respected.

Trying2doright: So sorry again. I'll wash my mouth out with soap.

Trying2doright: Yes, I totally agree with your take on euphemisms. I sometimes am hypercritical. I see that I erred when I wrote to PCVS, leaving off the "ed" after the word need. I beat myself up over it because I demand perfection from myself, as a writer. My reasoning to spell out the definition of euphemisms was to indicate your misspelling of the word and since it's a tricky word to spell, we need to move past any error(s) made and get back to the real issue at hand, which is offering support to the caregivers of the world. Again, my apologies go out to you, trying2doright, because I am trying to do right myself. But I must admit I am an over analyzer and I need to try to adjust that! BIG HUGS AND SHOUT OUTS TO YOU, Trying2doright!! You're doing amazing work and I NEED TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD!!