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Matters of Life and Death

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

Hospice in a Crisis

St Catherine's hospice is struggling financially, facing debt and staffing cuts due to decreased public donations and increased costs from national financial policies.

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.

Macron faces backlash from medical workers over assisted-dying bill

The French government plans to present a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally-ill patients.
Criticism from medical workers and the Catholic Church towards President Macron's draft bill.

Matters of Life and Death

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

Hospice in a Crisis

St Catherine's hospice is struggling financially, facing debt and staffing cuts due to decreased public donations and increased costs from national financial policies.

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.

Macron faces backlash from medical workers over assisted-dying bill

The French government plans to present a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally-ill patients.
Criticism from medical workers and the Catholic Church towards President Macron's draft bill.
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Opinion | When We Face the End of Life, It's Not Sadness We Should Fear. It's Regret.'

Healthcare providers should be more open and empathetic in discussing end-of-life questions with patients and families.
Conversations around death can alleviate regrets and provide clarity during difficult times.

Hospice Workers Shared The Dishes That Have Brought Patients The Most Comfort In Their Final Days

Embracing the simple joys of life, especially food, is essential when facing mortality.
Food serves not just as nourishment but as a means of emotional connection at the end of life.
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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.

Jimmy Carter Was The Iron Man Of Hospice | Defector

Jimmy Carter's exceptional longevity in hospice care challenged norms and highlighted his resilience and continued engagement in life.

Hospices in England to get 100m boost to help with cost pressures

Hospices in England are receiving over £100 million in funding to assist with financial pressures and sustain end-of-life care services.

Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use

Hospices in England face a funding crisis, leading to hundreds of inpatient beds being closed or out of use.
The government needs to provide urgent financial support to sustain hospice care and prevent further closures.

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.

Jimmy Carter Was The Iron Man Of Hospice | Defector

Jimmy Carter's exceptional longevity in hospice care challenged norms and highlighted his resilience and continued engagement in life.

Hospices in England to get 100m boost to help with cost pressures

Hospices in England are receiving over £100 million in funding to assist with financial pressures and sustain end-of-life care services.

Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use

Hospices in England face a funding crisis, leading to hundreds of inpatient beds being closed or out of use.
The government needs to provide urgent financial support to sustain hospice care and prevent further closures.

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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#medical-ethics

As an emergency medicine doctor, I see a lot of confusion over end-of-life wishes. Keep an open conversation with your family and revisit often.

Clear communication is essential for understanding and executing end-of-life medical wishes effectively.

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.

As an emergency medicine doctor, I see a lot of confusion over end-of-life wishes. Keep an open conversation with your family and revisit often.

Clear communication is essential for understanding and executing end-of-life medical wishes effectively.

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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Saratoga student wins nonprofit art contest

Athena Zhang's artwork 'Bridging Generational Currents' creatively connects artificial intelligence and traditional values in a prize-winning design using cultural symbolism.

Student wins Cupertino nonprofit's art contest

Athena Zhang's artwork emphasizes the fusion of cultural symbolism and modern technology in caregiving.

Saratoga student wins nonprofit art contest

Athena Zhang's artwork 'Bridging Generational Currents' creatively connects artificial intelligence and traditional values in a prize-winning design using cultural symbolism.

Student wins Cupertino nonprofit's art contest

Athena Zhang's artwork emphasizes the fusion of cultural symbolism and modern technology in caregiving.
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'Cancer has touched my life an awful lot,' says Elaine Crowley as she urges support for Irish Cancer Society this Christmas

Irish Cancer Society's night nursing service is crucial for families facing end-of-life care during the holidays.
#assisted-dying

'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.

MPs across divide call for better palliative care after assisted dying vote

Both sides of the assisted dying debate agree on the necessity of enhancing palliative care funding.

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.

'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.

MPs across divide call for better palliative care after assisted dying vote

Both sides of the assisted dying debate agree on the necessity of enhancing palliative care funding.

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.
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#patient-autonomy

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.

My husband was starving and in pain when he died he deserved a dignified death''

The article underscores the importance of patient choice in end-of-life care, as evidenced by Patricia Donoghue's personal tragedy.

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.

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.

My husband was starving and in pain when he died he deserved a dignified death''

The article underscores the importance of patient choice in end-of-life care, as evidenced by Patricia Donoghue's personal tragedy.

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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#palliative-care

Both my parents died in a hospice the decline I saw in end-of-life care in four years was terrifying | Natalie Morris

The quality of end-of-life care has significantly declined, leading to stressful experiences for families during critical times.

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.

Both my parents died in a hospice the decline I saw in end-of-life care in four years was terrifying | Natalie Morris

The quality of end-of-life care has significantly declined, leading to stressful experiences for families during critical times.

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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It's Time to Talk About Your Advance Care Directive

Discussing end-of-life wishes is a profound act of love for your family.
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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.

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.
#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.

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.
#euthanasia

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.
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