Courtesy of the New York Times| By Theresa Brown, RN | Illustration by Cecelia Jacobs | Originally Published 04.27.2019 | … More
Category: Advanced Directives
A Good Life And A Good Death: What Is Palliative Care?
Courtesy of NPR.org | By Carmel Wroth | Photo by Sturti/Getty Images | Originally Published 04.25.2019 | Posted 05.23.2019 “He … More
A real time example on the importance of having Advanced Directives – John Singleton (1968-2019)
by Lisa C. Oliver, EdD JOHN SINGLETON.You may have noticed that when Singleton was still alive, his mother petitioned the … More
Who You See Before You Die: Hospice Documenting Patients’ Mysterious Dream Experiences
Courtesy of Pittsburgh.CBSLocal.com | By David Highfield | Originally Published 02.25.2019 | Posted 04.04.2019 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Death is one … More
The Choices We Make for Others at the End of Life
Courtesy of YesMagazine.org | By Sallie Tisdale | Photo by Photo by Maskot/Getty Images | Originally Published 01.29.2019 | Posted … More
The Doctors Who Invented a New Way to Help People Die
Courtesy of The Atlantic | By Jennie Dear |Originally Published 01.22.2019 | Posted 03.04.2019 The two lethal medications used by … More
At the End of Life, Denial Comes at a Price
Courtesy of TheNewYorkTimes.com | By Maggie Jones | Photo By Dana Neely/Getty | Originally Published 04.09.2009 | Posted 11.01.2018 Like … More
Why Do We Avoid Advance Directives?
Courtesy of TheNewYorkTimes.com | By Paula Span | Originally Posted 04.09.2009 | When I visit my father, I make … More
Being clear about your last wishes can make death easier for you and loved ones
On the other hand, neglecting to discuss such issues can result in longer hospital stays, a greater likelihood of continuing life-sustaining treatment against a patient’s preferences, and poorer quality of life for patients and family members.
Dying & Death Talk 