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fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Glowworms

Why do I think that death would be manageable if I knew in advance when it was coming? Death is not manageable, and the answer to the question of when is never going to be anything more than a good guess.
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dear Abby: I'm mortified that I walked into the room as this man was dying

I visited the hospital regularly, bringing cookies and offering support to his girlfriend, who is also in the program. During my last visit, I unknowingly arrived at the exact moment doctors began withdrawing life support. I had no idea it was going to happen and witnessed the kind of raw grief that comes in moments like that. Afterward, I hugged his girlfriend and quietly left.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Indo Daily: How a WhatsApp message told an Irish family that their mother had died by assisted suicide

Maureen Slough's decision for assisted suicide in Switzerland was communicated to her family via WhatsApp, leaving her relatives unaware until after her death.
Mental health
Health
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Commentary: A candid take on mortality and the power of friendship

Mays chooses not to pursue dialysis treatment for quality of life despite having serious health issues.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

My Kids Are Calling Me Selfish and Cutting Me Off From My Grandbabies. The Reason Is Deeply Unfair.

Acknowledge your children's feelings while standing firm on your decision to forgo treatment for your own peace and desire to spend quality time with family.
NYC politics
fromsilive
4 months ago

N.Y. Senate passes Medical Aid in Dying Act; next step is Gov. Hochul's desk

New York Senate passes the Medical Aid in Dying Act, allowing terminally ill patients to make end-of-life decisions.
fromThe Local France
6 months ago

How to write a Living Will in France

Any adult has the right to write a Directive Anticipée, which allows them to express their healthcare wishes in advance of being unable to do so.
France news
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Doctors in end-of-life cases can be named

The Supreme Court ruled that doctors in high-profile end-of-life cases can be named, emphasizing transparency and public interest over confidentiality.
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