Suffering and Death

May 25

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Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous, but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

By Michelle Riba | Caregiving, Communication, Death Wellness, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, Good Death, Mental health, Suffering and Death | One Comment

“Meaning matters just as much as medicine at the end of life.” — Dr. Michelle Riba

May 11

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Terminally ill Florida woman dies on her own terms. These bills could let others do the same.

By Dave Wagner | Assisted Dying, Choice, Death With Dignity, End-of-Life Planning, Medical Aid in Dying, PAD, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, The Right to Die | One Comment

“Everyone is just one bad death away from supporting laws like medical aid in dying.” — Tony Ray

Apr 27

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Does palliative sedation ease suffering during end-of-life care?

By Michael Ollove | Assisted Dying, Assisted Suicide, Death With Dignity, Death With Dignity Act, End-of-life care, Euthanasia, Medical Aid in Dying, Pain management, Palliative Care, Palliative Sedation, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, The Right to Die | 5 Comments

What constitutes unbearable suffering, and at what point is palliative sedation appropriate? Is there a difference between palliative sedation and euthanasia?

Mar 23

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There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network

By Patrick Hoctel | Choice, Communication, Completed Life, Death Wellness, Death With Dignity, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, Final Exit Network, Good Death, Gratitude, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Representatives, Hemlock Society of San Diego, Hospice, Medical Aid in Dying, Pain management, Palliative Care, Rational Death, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, The Right to Die, VSED | 2 Comments

“There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network: A Celebration of 20 Years” shares powerful testimonies from individuals connected to Final Exit Network (FEN), showcasing the organization’s dedication to supporting mentally competent adults suffering from terminal conditions in their right to choose death.

Jan 05

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Pain management during end-of-life care

By Holly Meehleis | Chronic pain, Communication, End-of-life care, Hospice, Pain management, Suffering and Death | One Comment

Pain management is a cornerstone of compassionate end-of-life care. Prioritizing comfort and proactively addressing pain allows hospice patients to find dignity and peace in their final days.

Dec 15

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Why all the fuss?

By Jim Van Buskirk | Assisted Dying, Assisted Suicide, Choice, Death With Dignity, Medical Aid in Dying, PAD, Rational Death, Right-to-Die Laws, Sarco capsule, Suffering and Death, The Right to Die | 16 Comments

“If no one is encouraging those opposed to hastening their death, I don’t understand why there is so much antagonism from the medical, religious, and legal communities?” — Jim Van Buskirk

Dec 08

4

Giving Up, and Dying vs. Dying Well

By Monisha Pujari, MD | Caregiving, Choice, Chronic pain, End-of-life care, Palliative Care, Suffering and Death | 5 Comments

“While I want to give my all to my patients, I know that I must meet them where they are.”

Nov 03

2

How my position, as a physician, on medical aid in dying changed

By Shelly Berkowitz | Assisted Dying, Choice, Death With Dignity Act, End-of-Life Planning, Hospice, Medical Aid in Dying, Mental health, Mental Illness, Oregon Death with Dignity Act, PAD, Palliative Care, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, The Right to Die | 2 Comments

A family practice physician explains why she changed her mind about Medical Aid in Dying.

Oct 13

8

Go quiet into the night

By Debbie Moore-Black | Completed Life, DNR, Dying, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, Good Death, Hospice, Palliative Care, Suffering and Death | 2 Comments

The article contrasts the end-of-life experiences of Grandma Lilly, who suffers in ICU, with Grandpa Joe, who dies peacefully surrounded by loved ones, highlighting the choices in dying.

Sep 08

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Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health

By Dr. Nigel Mulligan | Artificial Intelligence, Complicated Grief, Grief, Grieving Process, Suffering and Death | 2 Comments

Dr. Nigel Mulligan discusses the potential psychological impacts of AI-generated “ghosts” for grieving individuals, citing concerns about emotional dependence, misinformation, and exacerbated grief-related issues.