During a difficult situation, Thomas Lee did everything he could to make the patient and the family comfortable. He knew we had been up for over 30 hours, he was so caring and compassionate to my dad and my family. Thomas realized our whole family is the patient, not just the one in the bed. I've been a nurse for 38 years, and he exemplifies what nursing and West Georgia Medical Center mean to me.
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My mother had a bad day, and Thomas was very attentive to her changes and needs. He reassured us about the 'pureed food'; he said he had tasted it himself and that it was actually good. He also was personally involved; he talked to my mom and not over her, involved her in her treatment and explained what he was doing.
My mom wanted to give him a kiss and patted him, even though she could not speak. It was her ultimate attempt to say, 'Thank you'. Thomas is an asset to the ICU, worked hard medically, was her advocate, called in necessary consults and got her on the right path. He is a very compassionate and caring young man.