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fromPsychology Today
12 hours ago

Why Your Best Friend Might Ghost You When You're Dying

Death anxiety influences whether individuals offer support to dying friends or withdraw.
Understanding death anxiety and attachment styles can help improve end-of-life caregiving.
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fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

When There Is Nothing More to Do, There Is Still a Lot to Do

Compassion, patience, and connection are vital in providing care for pets nearing the end of life.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Quiet Note: Music, the Language of Compassion at Life's End

Music in end-of-life care provides presence and connection that transcends traditional medical comfort.
Healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

The $100 Billion Business of Dying: Inside the Booming End-of-Life Industry

The business of dying is growing rapidly, driven by an aging population and significant private equity investment.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When the time comes to die, what end-of-life care would doctors choose for themselves? | Ranjana Srivastava

Decisions about life support often occur when patients cannot communicate their wishes, creating ethical dilemmas for doctors.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Assisted dying: up to 12 people a day in England and Wales may use service after 10 years

Assisted dying service could see up to 12 users a day in 10 years, saving NHS millions in end-of-life care costs.
France politics
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

French MPs to examine two bills on end-of-life care and assisted dying

France splits end-of-life care law into two bills: one for assisted dying and one for palliative care, to be debated separately in May.
France politics
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

French MPs to examine two bills on end-of-life care and assisted dying

France splits end-of-life care law into two bills: one for assisted dying and one for palliative care, to be debated separately in May.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hospices are at centre of debate over assisted dying bill - what do they think?

Nurses providing palliative care face emotional challenges as they support terminal patients and engage in discussions about assisted dying in the UK.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Death, Taxes, and Talking to Your Parents

It's easier to ask your parents what they want for their birthday than it is to ask them what they'd want if they were too sick to make decisions.
Parenting
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

New York lawmakers approve bill that would allow medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill

New York legislators passed a bill allowing terminally ill patients to voluntarily end their lives with prescribed medication.
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 months ago

Prisons routinely ignore guidelines on dying inmates' end-of-life choices

Moser never saw or spoke to her son again. The last day I went to see him in the hospital, I was hoping he would take his last breath, said Moser, a former hospice nurse.
Healthcare
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Women sue Kansas over law that disregards end-of-life wishes during pregnancy

Pregnancy nullifies advance medical directives in Kansas, violating personal autonomy and rights, according to a lawsuit filed by three women and two doctors.
France politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

France's National Assembly backs assisted dying bill on first reading

France's National Assembly has passed a bill allowing lethal medication for adults with incurable illnesses, reflecting growing public demand for end-of-life options.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 years ago

How does France's proposed assisted dying law compare to others in Europe?

France is set to introduce a bill for assisted dying, following citizen consultations and a commitment to addressing patient suffering.
Mental health
fromGothamist
3 months ago

We're all going to die. Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery wants you to get comfortable with it.

Green-Wood Cemetery hosts an event to encourage open discussions about death and dying.
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

Even in California, access to death-with-dignity drugs can be refused

One of his daughters, a veterinarian, was outraged. An animal would never be subjected to that kind of suffering.
Mental health
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Doctor charged with killing 15 patients, setting fires to cover up crimes

A doctor in Germany faces murder charges for the deaths of 15 palliative care patients, raising significant ethical concerns about end-of-life practices.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

'Show up and share': How one UCLA ICU helps patients and staff live with dying

The Community initiative in UCLA's ICU emphasizes dignified care and support for patients and families during the dying process.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

How Covid-19 changed the way we die in England and Wales

Marlene Viggers wanted to die at home surrounded by her family for comfort and love during her battle with untreatable cancer, highlighting the importance of end-of-life choices.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

We're going to talk about death today your death': a doctor on what it's like to end a life rather than extend one

The article highlights the author's first experience with medical assistance in dying, following its legalization in Canada.
SF parents
fromKqed
4 months ago

'Like Family': Japanese American Seniors and Caregivers Say Goodbye to J-Sei Home | KQED

Cultural influences play a significant role in shaping end-of-life care experiences for elderly individuals.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want

Terry's final wish to die at home surrounded by family was not fulfilled due to a lack of adequate end-of-life care, reflecting a broader crisis in the UK's healthcare system.
Healthcare
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

Go Fund Me page set up as woman, 38, diagnosed with terminal cancer

Laura Wharam was diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 breast cancer after experiencing symptoms in January, prompting urgent care and financial support from her partner.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Why Time Matters: 5 Strategies to Enhance Your Doctor Visits

Maximize doctor visit effectiveness by preparing questions, ranking concerns, taking notes, and ensuring clear communication.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Hospices in England to receive 100m funding

The UK government is allocating £100 million to hospices to improve end-of-life care amid rising financial pressures.
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