I knew a man in a wheel chair, lung gone, breathing device on his wheelchair and was possibly homeless in NYC. He would go to the ER every day in the evening after the day shift left and complained of breathing problems. Of course he had the problems so they would treat him, feed him, and as he would be waiting for the doctor he would go outside the ER entrance in his wheelchair and smoke a cigarette. It was a while ago and he is long dead, however he knew what was killing him but the immediate comfort was better than the long term benefit for him.
Its something I always remember when I have my demons. I do know right from wrong, and sometimes the fast comfort feels so much better than the suffering that you may need for the long time benefit. It is up to what if worth more for you.
I hate cigarette smoke more than most. You don't know, I would avoid people who had it on their clothing. In a Hospice, well, I would not judge, just walk away. Hospice means death. Its not in the bank.
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