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fromkffhealthnews.org
4 days ago

Prisons routinely ignore guidelines on dying inmates' end-of-life choices

Moser never saw or spoke to her son again. The last day I went to see him in the hospital, I was hoping he would take his last breath, said Moser, a former hospice nurse.
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US news
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Women sue Kansas over law that disregards end-of-life wishes during pregnancy

Pregnancy nullifies advance medical directives in Kansas, violating personal autonomy and rights, according to a lawsuit filed by three women and two doctors.
#assisted-dying
France politics
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French MPs to examine two bills on end-of-life care and assisted dying

France splits end-of-life care law into two bills: one for assisted dying and one for palliative care, to be debated separately in May.
France politics
fromeuronews
1 week ago

France's National Assembly backs assisted dying bill on first reading

France's National Assembly has passed a bill allowing lethal medication for adults with incurable illnesses, reflecting growing public demand for end-of-life options.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want

The UK no longer leads in end-of-life care, raising concerns about patient support and systemic healthcare issues.
France politics
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French MPs to examine two bills on end-of-life care and assisted dying

France splits end-of-life care law into two bills: one for assisted dying and one for palliative care, to be debated separately in May.
France politics
fromeuronews
1 week ago

France's National Assembly backs assisted dying bill on first reading

France's National Assembly has passed a bill allowing lethal medication for adults with incurable illnesses, reflecting growing public demand for end-of-life options.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want

The UK no longer leads in end-of-life care, raising concerns about patient support and systemic healthcare issues.
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France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 years ago

How does France's proposed assisted dying law compare to others in Europe?

France is set to introduce a bill for assisted dying, following citizen consultations and a commitment to addressing patient suffering.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

Bishop Brennan urges Brooklyn's Catholics to help defeat medical suicide bill

Bishop Robert Brennan expressed serious concerns about the implications of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, warning it could devalue life and influence insurance coverage decisions.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

We're all going to die. Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery wants you to get comfortable with it.

Any death care worker you talk to, they will tell you that the more they deepen into their work, the more meaningfully they live their lives. It's just this wonderful great paradox.
Mental health
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Even in California, access to death-with-dignity drugs can be refused

One of his daughters, a veterinarian, was outraged. An animal would never be subjected to that kind of suffering.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

National Healthcare Decisions Day: Commonly Asked Questions

A recent study showed that people guessed 1 out of 3 end-of-life decisions incorrectly for their loved ones.
Mental health
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Doctor charged with killing 15 patients, setting fires to cover up crimes

A doctor in Germany faces murder charges for the deaths of 15 palliative care patients, raising significant ethical concerns about end-of-life practices.
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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We're going to talk about death today your death': a doctor on what it's like to end a life rather than extend one

The article highlights the author's first experience with medical assistance in dying, following its legalization in Canada.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We're going to talk about death today your death': a doctor on what it's like to end a life rather than extend one

The article highlights the author's first experience with medical assistance in dying, following its legalization in Canada.
more#patient-advocacy
SF parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

'Like Family': Japanese American Seniors and Caregivers Say Goodbye to J-Sei Home | KQED

Cultural influences play a significant role in shaping end-of-life care experiences for elderly individuals.
London startup
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Go Fund Me page set up as woman, 38, diagnosed with terminal cancer

Laura Wharam was diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 breast cancer after experiencing symptoms in January, prompting urgent care and financial support from her partner.
#healthcare
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Time Matters: 5 Strategies to Enhance Your Doctor Visits

Maximize doctor visit effectiveness by preparing questions, ranking concerns, taking notes, and ensuring clear communication.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
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Hospices in England to receive 100m funding

The UK government is allocating £100 million to hospices to improve end-of-life care amid rising financial pressures.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Time Matters: 5 Strategies to Enhance Your Doctor Visits

Maximize doctor visit effectiveness by preparing questions, ranking concerns, taking notes, and ensuring clear communication.
more#healthcare
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