Mum's scribble

In preparation to re-enter hospital, mum asked me to go to the hospital where she received the Cyberknife treatment. She would like to copy her latest scans and xray in case the hospital would like to see it.

For me to apply for her medical records, I needed an authorisation. For the first time in a while, she picked up a pen and scribbled something. The writing is faint, and slanted, clear signs that she has difficulty writing. And the characters are squiggly, meaning she can't hold the pen steady.

She signed it, and stamped it with her legalised seal. I am now legally authorised to apply for medical documents on her behalf.

And if need be, decide the course of her future medical treatments, including termination of treatment.