Is it weird for Hospice not to have contacted me after my Dad passed on Monday? I don't really need anything from them, but would gladly accept their condolences. Especially wanted to hear from his nurse. We have been in frequent contact over the last 3 months. Someone told me that staff are not allowed to contact the family? Is this true? It just seems weird.
A few weeks later we actually received a condolence note from his team at the cancer center, including some notes, from all of his doctors and nurses who cared for him over 14 months of hell. It was quite touching and unexpected.
My brother didn't have many friends, but someone in the neighborhood left an unsigned note that said they were happy to have known him with a little jar of flowers by the door. I get teary about that even typing this now, 5 years later. These little gestures can mean a lot!
My condolences on your loss.
Because my mom is also on hospice, the same nurse continues visits with her, however it is business as usual.
I can understand how it may feel like an abrubt end to the relationship you had with your dad's nurse, especially at such an emotional time, a time of need.
Perhaps expressing your thoughts to the hospice social worker or chaplain might allow you to send or receive a message to/from the nurse?
But there are always bereavement counselors that you can talk to.
I have never heard that the staff is not permitted to contact family.
I would call the Hospice and ask.
It is possible that this is now handled by the Bereavement Team and they will be the ones to contact you.
BTW, I'm sorry for your loss