For most of human history, death was a common, ever-present possibility. It didn’t matter whether you were five or fifty – every day was a roll of the dice. But now, as medical advances push the boundaries of survival further, we have become increasingly detached from the reality of being mortal.
UK – A website which allows people to declare how they wish to be treated in the final weeks of their lives is set to
There are many books intended to help people deal with the trauma of bereavement, but few which explore the reality of death itself. How We Die sets out to explain exactly what happens to each of us when we die. Sherwin B. Nuland – with over 30 years’ experience as a surgeon –
UK – The UK is billed as being the best place in the world to die, but the picture in the capital is far less rosy than national
For over 20 years , hospice nurse Maggie Callanan has tended to the terminally ill and been a cornerstone of support for their loved ones. Here is the guide we all need to understand the special needs of the dying and those who care for them. From supporting a husband or wife faced with
USA – Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill Monday giving terminally ill Californians the right to be prescribed a lethal dose of
UK – Integration of palliative care into NHS and strong hospice movement among reasons for UK ranking first in study of 80
From Ira Byock, prominent palliative care physician and expert in end of life decisions, a lesson in Dying Well. Nobody should have to die in pain. Nobody should have to die alone. Dying Well brings us to the homes and bedsides of families with whom Dr. Byock has worked,
USA – In the U.S. health-care system, it’s often unclear who should talk to patients about end-of-life care options.
