Rene Damgaard, 67, is in the palliative care unit at Hvidovre hospital, with family by his side as he approaches death. As the debate on assisted dying heats up in Denmark, the role of palliative care is highlightedâfocusing not on curing illness, but on relieving suffering and facilitating a compassionate farewell. Medical staff provide not only symptom management but also emotional support to patients and their loved ones, addressing the complex feelings surrounding dying.
Unlike the rest of the hospital, section 126 isn't focused on cure but on relief, supporting terminally ill patients in managing pain and emotional grief.
The way we die is a topic of heated debate in Denmark, with the government proposing medical aid in dying alongside emphasizing the importance of palliative care.
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