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Philosophy
fromBig Think
1 day ago

Fearing death keeps us from living. 3 experts explain.

Death is more than a medical endpoint; it underpins evolution, shapes psychology and society, and should be reclaimed from medicine's exclusive control.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

London children's hospice at risk of closure

Funding shortfalls may force Richard House children's hospice in London to reduce services and turn away vulnerable families requiring specialist palliative and end-of-life care.
#assisted-dying
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Assisted dying adverts to be banned if service legalised, Kim Leadbeater says

Adverts for assisted dying services will be banned if made legal, emphasizing a holistic approach to care for terminally ill patients.
France politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

France's National Assembly to vote on controversial bill legalizing end-of-life options

France's National Assembly is voting on a bill for legal assisted dying for adults with incurable illness.
France politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

France's National Assembly to vote on controversial bill legalizing end-of-life options

France's National Assembly is voting on a bill for legal assisted dying for adults with incurable illness.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

France's political crisis reveals deep rift between the people and their politicians

Denis's father, a laboratory technician in rural eastern France with terminal cancer, chose to end his life through illegal, clandestine euthanasia in 2008 I was plunged into grief while having to keep the secret about how he died, Denis said. Now he leads the campaign for assisted dying and palliative care, as president of the Association for the Right to Rie with dignity.
France news
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Want a Less Frightening Death? Do These Six Activities Today

Preparing for death through simple, proactive steps and learning from dying people eases fear and enables a more peaceful, meaningful passing.
Cancer
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

You Don't Always Have to Be a Warrior

Cancer journeys involve personal choices about fighting or not; music therapy and compassionate acceptance support varied emotional needs, including palliative decisions.
Mental health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

How Chris Hemsworth changed his relationship to pain on NatGeo's 'Limitless: Live Better Now'

Dr. BJ Miller helps Chris Hemsworth build a healthier relationship to pain, emphasizing acceptance and coping tools.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Berlin doctor on trial accused of murdering 15 patients

The trial in Berlin centers on a doctor accused of murdering 15 patients under palliative care, facing serious charges that could lead to life imprisonment.
Germany news
#medical-ethics
Germany news
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Doctor charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients in Germany

A Berlin doctor is accused of murdering 15 palliative care patients by administering harmful drugs without consent.
#crime
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany updates: Defense Minister Pistorius heads to US DW 07/14/2025

The suspect is accused of murdering terminally ill patients while working for a nursing service in Berlin, administering a lethal mixture of medications without their consent.
Germany news
Health
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

'I have cancer, but revolutionary new treatment means I can dance again'

Manual lymphatic drainage helps breast cancer patients like Margherita manage lymphoedema and improve quality of life.
Parenting
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Dear Mary: I'm a divorcee, should I stay away from the funeral of my former father-in-law?

Your role at the funeral can be supportive and respectful due to your fondness for your ex-father-in-law.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

France's National Assembly backs 'assisted dying' bill DW 05/27/2025

The French National Assembly approved a right-to-die bill, allowing medical assistance for dying under strict conditions.
#murder-charges
Germany news
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Berlin doctor accused of killing 15 patients - and trying to cover up the evidence with arson

A doctor in Berlin faces murder charges for allegedly killing 15 patients under palliative care.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germany: Berlin doctor charged with 15 counts of murder DW 04/16/2025

A Berlin doctor faces 15 murder charges for allegedly administering lethal doses to palliative care patients without consent.
Germany news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Palliative Care Doctor Is Charged With Serial Murder of 15 Patients in Germany

A Berlin doctor is charged with murder for allegedly killing 15 patients and may face further investigations for 75 more suspicious deaths.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

Palliative care doctor charged with 15 murders in Berlin

A palliative care doctor has been charged with murdering 15 patients using lethal drugs and attempting to cover up the crimes by arson.
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