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Post Re:Use of Skype in palliative settings
Author: ChristianSinclair
Date: Jul 28, 2010 12:07 am
I have seen a few families doing this on their own. Even setting up a webcam to watch the patient (and possibly staff - it can make staff nervous). I am not sure about encouraging it, nor discouraging it or supplying infrastructure, but maybe suggesting it if possible.

I did see one family member so distracted about getting it to work right, he seemed to miss out on some of the things happening right in front of him.
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Skype in palliative settings (by Lustbader on 07/28/2010)
Love this idea. We've been trying to get a laptop with Skype in our Palliative Care Unit for a year now. We believe it would improve communication with loved ones living far away. The webcam really shouldn't make us nervous since cameras are everywhere already. Our ICUs have hidden cameras in the ceiling to monitor handwashing by staff. We're always on camera and should behave accordingly.

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