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'It has made me a better person,' says Canadian medic who helps people end their lives

Dr. Stefanie Green highlights the emotional similarities between maternity care and assisted dying in her upcoming Dublin conference talk.

Legalisation of assisted dying may force NHS cuts, Wes Streeting warns

Legalizing assisted dying may require significant shifts in NHS funding, leading to potential cuts in other services.

Welby says assisted dying bill 'dangerous'

The Archbishop of Canterbury warns that legalizing assisted dying could create a slippery slope, pressuring vulnerable individuals to end their lives.

We wouldn't let animals die in misery. Why should humans?': Susan Hampshire on why dying must be a choice

Raising awareness by public figures like Esther Rantzen can significantly impact the conversation around assisted dying.

Progressive reform or slippery slope? Isle of Man leans to legalising assisted dying

Assisted dying is gaining momentum, with growing advocacy following personal experiences of suffering, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards terminal illness.

God gives you life. God takes the life': Muslims in Bradford concerned over assisted dying bill

The debate on assisted dying is largely absent in Bradford, a city with a significant Muslim community that views life as a gift from God.

'It has made me a better person,' says Canadian medic who helps people end their lives

Dr. Stefanie Green highlights the emotional similarities between maternity care and assisted dying in her upcoming Dublin conference talk.

Legalisation of assisted dying may force NHS cuts, Wes Streeting warns

Legalizing assisted dying may require significant shifts in NHS funding, leading to potential cuts in other services.

Welby says assisted dying bill 'dangerous'

The Archbishop of Canterbury warns that legalizing assisted dying could create a slippery slope, pressuring vulnerable individuals to end their lives.

We wouldn't let animals die in misery. Why should humans?': Susan Hampshire on why dying must be a choice

Raising awareness by public figures like Esther Rantzen can significantly impact the conversation around assisted dying.

Progressive reform or slippery slope? Isle of Man leans to legalising assisted dying

Assisted dying is gaining momentum, with growing advocacy following personal experiences of suffering, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards terminal illness.

God gives you life. God takes the life': Muslims in Bradford concerned over assisted dying bill

The debate on assisted dying is largely absent in Bradford, a city with a significant Muslim community that views life as a gift from God.
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#nhs

Comic and trans ally Janey Godley receiving end of life care for terminal cancer

Scottish comedian Janey Godley is now receiving end-of-life palliative care following the progression of terminal ovarian cancer.

Government expected to help UK hospices hit by national insurance rise

The hospice sector is at financial risk due to national insurance and wage increases, prompting government consideration of financial aid.

Comic and trans ally Janey Godley receiving end of life care for terminal cancer

Scottish comedian Janey Godley is now receiving end-of-life palliative care following the progression of terminal ovarian cancer.

Government expected to help UK hospices hit by national insurance rise

The hospice sector is at financial risk due to national insurance and wage increases, prompting government consideration of financial aid.
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People Are Sharing The Everyday Things They Believe Has Become WAY, WAY, WAY Too Expensive

Choose family-run mortuaries for better care and service compared to corporate options. Corporate places often neglect families and respect for the deceased.

How Doctor and Doula Partnerships Transform End of Life Care

The doctor and doula partnership fills critical gaps in healthcare with comprehensive care for end-of-life.
#quality-of-life

Matters of Life and Death

Engaging in meaningful conversations about health can improve the quality of life, even at end-of-life stages.

Deep Connections Around Death for an Enriched Life

Fear of death is prevalent but rarely discussed, impacting our end-of-life experiences and decision-making.
Discussing death anxiety and end-of-life wishes enhances quality of life.

Matters of Life and Death

Engaging in meaningful conversations about health can improve the quality of life, even at end-of-life stages.

Deep Connections Around Death for an Enriched Life

Fear of death is prevalent but rarely discussed, impacting our end-of-life experiences and decision-making.
Discussing death anxiety and end-of-life wishes enhances quality of life.
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#covid-19

'I could not say goodbye to my dying husband': widow recalls Covid pandemic heartbreak ahead of 'People's Inquiry'

COVID-19 visiting restrictions prevented families from saying farewell to loved ones, causing lasting emotional trauma.

Coping with grief? Wind phones could help

The wind phone serves as an alternative avenue for expressing grief, especially amid restrictions on traditional mourning rituals due to COVID-19.

'I could not say goodbye to my dying husband': widow recalls Covid pandemic heartbreak ahead of 'People's Inquiry'

COVID-19 visiting restrictions prevented families from saying farewell to loved ones, causing lasting emotional trauma.

Coping with grief? Wind phones could help

The wind phone serves as an alternative avenue for expressing grief, especially amid restrictions on traditional mourning rituals due to COVID-19.
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Netflix's Star-Studded New Movie Is Transcendent

The film explores complicated family dynamics against the backdrop of a father's impending death, focusing on reconciliation among his three daughters.
#medical-ethics

What to Know About Getting a DNR Order

Do not resuscitate orders may not always be respected, leading to unintended resuscitation against patient wishes.

Doctors Saved Her Life. She Didn't Want Them To.

Marie Cooper's life reflected her deep religious beliefs which influenced her end-of-life decisions, yet her wishes were disregarded by the medical staff.

Do dying people have a 'right to try' magic mushrooms? 9th Circuit weighs case

Patients' access to experimental therapies like psilocybin for end-of-life care is challenged by DEA restrictions despite state 'right to try' laws.

What to Know About Getting a DNR Order

Do not resuscitate orders may not always be respected, leading to unintended resuscitation against patient wishes.

Doctors Saved Her Life. She Didn't Want Them To.

Marie Cooper's life reflected her deep religious beliefs which influenced her end-of-life decisions, yet her wishes were disregarded by the medical staff.

Do dying people have a 'right to try' magic mushrooms? 9th Circuit weighs case

Patients' access to experimental therapies like psilocybin for end-of-life care is challenged by DEA restrictions despite state 'right to try' laws.
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#legislation

Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism

Terminally ill patients are traveling to states with legal assisted dying options due to limited choices in their home states.

Assisted dying bill introduced in Parliament

Lord Falconer introduced a bill in the House of Lords allowing terminally ill adults to seek medical help to end their lives under specific conditions.

Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism

Terminally ill patients are traveling to states with legal assisted dying options due to limited choices in their home states.

Assisted dying bill introduced in Parliament

Lord Falconer introduced a bill in the House of Lords allowing terminally ill adults to seek medical help to end their lives under specific conditions.
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#hospice-care

John Oliver on US for-profit hospice care: too important to just hope the free market fixes it'

Hospice care in the US, initially beneficial, is now marred by for-profit practices leading to potential abuse and poor patient care.

1 year after Jimmy Carter entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

Hospice care can vary widely in duration and experience, as seen in the different paths taken by former President Jimmy Carter and his late wife.
The public visibility and openness of the Carter family about their experience with hospice care have helped shed light on the realities of aging, dementia, and death.

John Oliver on US for-profit hospice care: too important to just hope the free market fixes it'

Hospice care in the US, initially beneficial, is now marred by for-profit practices leading to potential abuse and poor patient care.

1 year after Jimmy Carter entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

Hospice care can vary widely in duration and experience, as seen in the different paths taken by former President Jimmy Carter and his late wife.
The public visibility and openness of the Carter family about their experience with hospice care have helped shed light on the realities of aging, dementia, and death.
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Experience: My dying wife found me a girlfriend

Embracing a loved one's final wish can lead to unexpected opportunities and new connections even amidst difficult circumstances.

Please Die Soon: Finding Compassion for Unimaginable Thoughts

When facing a loved one's imminent death, conflicting emotions and thoughts may arise, including ones that go against our deepest desires.
#palliative-care

We need to break taboo around death, end-of-life carer says

More open conversations about dying should become the norm to better support people at the end of their lives.

Queen's and King George Hospital end of life specialists now working in A&E

Hospital trust introduces scheme for staff to enhance end-of-life care by facilitating open conversations and providing personalized support for dying patients.

The Silence Doctors Are Keeping About Millennials' Death

Physicians avoidance of necessary conversations with younger cancer patients.

We need to break taboo around death, end-of-life carer says

More open conversations about dying should become the norm to better support people at the end of their lives.

Queen's and King George Hospital end of life specialists now working in A&E

Hospital trust introduces scheme for staff to enhance end-of-life care by facilitating open conversations and providing personalized support for dying patients.

The Silence Doctors Are Keeping About Millennials' Death

Physicians avoidance of necessary conversations with younger cancer patients.
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Advanced dementia patients may briefly regain memory months before they die

Some patients with late-stage Alzheimer's experience periods of lucidity, triggered by external stimuli, months before death.

Study Identifies Disparities in End-of-Life Care for Lung Cancer Patients - News Center

Racial and ethnic minorities with lung cancer experience higher intensity of end-of-life care compared to white patients.

France is proposing to allow terminally ill patients to take lethal medication

France presents bill for legalizing lethal medication for patients with terminal illness.
Patients in France seeking lethal medication must meet specific criteria and go through a thorough process.

Home-based care may lead more people to age in place

Seniors with home-based health care show higher adoption of home-based hospice services
Home health care can lead to longer hospice care, despite potential financial incentives impacting referrals.

28 Straight-Up Creepy Incidents At Work That Left People Genuinely Rattled

The story highlights the importance of ensuring patient autonomy and listening to their wishes, especially in situations where they are unable to communicate verbally.
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