The “Good” Death
A "good" death is one in which you exert maximum autonomy over your end-of-life journey. Here are some checklists for what needs to be done. (Continue reading ...)
Times to Have “The Conversation”
“The rest is up to you,” he finally said, ending the conversation for good. He didn’t have any more guidance, and certainly no more patience to talk about it. I was surprised. To me, it felt slightly irresponsible to leave all these decisions to other people. (Continue reading ...)
A Bad Death: The Importance of Truth-Telling at End-of-Life
“Death would not be called bad, O people, if one knew how to truly die.”
— Nanak (Continue reading ...)
40 States Do Not Allow Medical Aid in Dying – Mine Is One
A friend’s .357 “solution” reinforced his decision to learn from right-to-die groups. (Continue reading ...)
Organized Medicine Wants to Control Your Death. Acquiesce – or Exercise Your Autonomy.
Managing dying and death is difficult enough. But if you do nothing, you’ll be a pawn in a profit-driven medical system. (Continue reading ...)
Getting Comfortable with the ‘D’ Word
Talking about death doesn’t make it happen sooner. (Continue reading ...)
My Brother’s Keeper – Part Two
Suffering after death — the family’s burden. (Continue reading ...)
My Brother’s Keeper – the Beginning of the End
Do you know what can go wrong without advance directives and an end-of-life plan? You have NO IDEA. (Continue reading ...)
Two Heads Are Not Always Better Than One
When it comes to your healthcare surrogate, do NOT name co-advocates! (Continue reading ...)
My 92-Year-Old Father Didn’t Need More Medical Care
Ordering more tests and surgeries for dying patients is easy. Getting them the end-of-life care they deserve takes much more effort. (Continue reading ...)