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Sure you can, must ask what will that resolve? He is already in Hospice, so I am sure that you and the Doctor pretty well know what is wrong with him.
Hospice is there to make his transition as comfortable as possible. My mother passed last month, she was on morphine the last 2 weeks to keep her out of pain, she had fallen and we think she broke her hip, the one that she had broken before.
In fl the ADRC has the Florida brain bank where they will analyze brain after death. Since my hub wanted them to use his for research I will apply to them and send requested paper work. I was waiting but after a friends hub died yesterday she found out a few days ago it can take 6-8 weeks to process and had to be done within 12 hours. Her Dr tried to expedite it and haven’t heard yet but they told her the fastest has been 4-6 days. Praying they were able to fulfill his wish but it has me going to do the application now rather than wait so when time comes it will be all set. It is no cost to family but hopefully it will help in Alzheimer’s research
Because your husband is on Hospice, it already has been determined what he will probably die from. Because of this, there are no autopsies done. The Coroner does not even come to investigate. The remains go right to the Funeral Home requested.
Why do you feel you need an autopsy? Like said, if a coroner does not feel there was any foul play, an autopsy will not be done. If the Coroner requests an autopsy then the State pays for it. If you request one, you will pay for one.
Since your husband is under the care of Hospice talk to the Hospice Nurse and the Social Worker and tell them that you want an autopsy done. In some Counties the Coroner has a form that Hospice completes if the death is not "suspicious" but the Hospice Nurse could inform the Coroner that an autopsy is requested.
A private autopsy can cost between $3k and $5k, and more if there are other related charges, like transporting the body, etc. You may need to ask some questions in advance. For instance, when a person dies in hospice, the death certificate may state as cause of death: "Advanced age". If the death certificate has a cause, rather than "unknown", not sure what this would mean for getting an autopsy done.
From the internet: "Family members or close friends of the deceased may request an autopsy. The hospital can perform the autopsy at the request of the attending physician or family. You can also request an outside or private autopsy. You can request an autopsy if you are the person’s next of kin or are the legally responsible party. Reasons you may ask for an autopsy include: doctors can’t tell you why the person died, concerns about genetic problems that family members may also be at risk for, and questions about a sudden death that appears to be from natural causes".
If you are POA or next of kin discuss this with the MD as he/she would be ordering the autopsy.
As long as you are next of kin you can request an autopsy. You have to make a formal statement stating why and will have to pay fees. If this is a questionable death and is referred to the medical examiner and to be investigated then you need to speak to the medical examiner.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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Hospice is there to make his transition as comfortable as possible. My mother passed last month, she was on morphine the last 2 weeks to keep her out of pain, she had fallen and we think she broke her hip, the one that she had broken before.
She was 100, she was ready and died peacefully.
Dolly, your sentence above is beautiful. It contains a world of life, acceptance & peace 🌻❤️🕊
You remind me a passing is not all sadness - but the natural turn of events that Mother Nature provides.
Are you worried someone will overdose this patient?
Why do you feel you need an autopsy? Like said, if a coroner does not feel there was any foul play, an autopsy will not be done. If the Coroner requests an autopsy then the State pays for it. If you request one, you will pay for one.
In some Counties the Coroner has a form that Hospice completes if the death is not "suspicious" but the Hospice Nurse could inform the Coroner that an autopsy is requested.
Are you seeking a new diagnosis? A medical term, a word you can use?
"Family members or close friends of the deceased may request an autopsy. The hospital can perform the autopsy at the request of the attending physician or family. You can also request an outside or private autopsy. You can request an autopsy if you are the person’s next of kin or are the legally responsible party. Reasons you may ask for an autopsy include: doctors can’t tell you why the person died, concerns about genetic problems that family members may also be at risk for, and questions about a sudden death that appears to be from natural causes".
If you are POA or next of kin discuss this with the MD as he/she would be ordering the autopsy.
If this is a questionable death and is referred to the medical examiner and to be investigated then you need to speak to the medical examiner.