In most parts of the world the proponents of palliative care and of assisted dying do not see eye to eye. Palliative care activists say the problems that lead to assisted dying requests can usually be dealt with in ways that do not hasten death. They promote quality of life and reject the idea of… Continue reading
We all have clear ideas about ways we would prefer or prefer not to end our lives. We would prefer not to be in serious pain, would like to be surrounded by loved ones, we want to die in a humane environment, and so on. What is less clear is how to pull these desires… Continue reading
Have you ever considered how you might like to die? You may have made a will, but do you have an advance care plan stating your wishes and preferences for when your life comes to an end? You may have a ‘bucket list’ of things you want to do before you die, but where and… Continue reading
