How Does Being An Inpatient In A Hospital Affect One's Mental Attitude?

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III. Hospitalization

a. According to you personally, how does being an inpatient in a hospital affect one’s mental attitude?

Depending on the longevity of how long a patient is in a hospital, it could really have a huge affect on one’s mental attitude. Patients become vulnerable to the feelings of being alone and abandoned from the outside world. With the loss of independence, the anticipation of waiting, and fear, most patient get depress, hopeless, pessimistic, and suicidal.

b. Again, in your personal opinion, what do you see as being the pros and cons of having a roommate in the hospital?

Having a roommate, is a hit or miss type of situation. It’s not always guaranteed that you would get the best roommate. Some of the cons of a having a
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Everyone was invited, Carter and Virginia’s children and grandchildren, Edward and Edward’s daughter and grandchild even Matthew came. They had a grand feast. They shared stories, laughs, and tears; the love in rooms was imaginable. Edward stood to announce that his daughter was getting married in February and he wanted everyone to attend.

At the wedding, as everyone watched Edward walk his daughter down the aisle, his emotions ran high. He gave a speech that was so heartfelt, then turned to his daughter and kissed her. Carter crosses off "witness something majestic" on the Bucket List.

As time moved on, Carter died. At the funeral, Edward delivers a eulogy, explaining how he and Carter met and how the last few months of Carter's life were the best moments of his life as well. Then, Edward crosses off the last thing on the "help a complete stranger for a common good". Several years later, Edward died. He left one request, he asked Matthew to bury him next to Carter at the top of the Himalayas, which is exactly what he did along with Virginia at his side saying her last

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