Coming to Terms with Fatal Disease: Talking with your Doctor

If you do not die suddenly from an accident, heart attack or stroke, chances are you will die a slow death from disease or simply from aging. Unfortunately, in the latter case, doctors are well trained in every possible aspect of saving a life, but little on how to treat death and dying. So, if you are diagnosed with a fatal or chronic condition, how do you talk with your doctor effectively?

Filed under: Causes of Death, Death & Dying, Grief and Grieving on October 30th, 2009 | No Comments »

New Reports: Caregivers, Doctors and Patients on Dying

Nearly two-thirds of Americans [PDF] believe the law should empower terminally-ill, competent patients to choose how they will end their lives. Yet, the AMA’s (American Medical Association) outspoken opposition to aid in dying has been cited by the Supreme Court and influences lower courts, state medical societies, and most important, legislatures.

Filed under: Caregivers, Death & Dying, Death Practices, Hospice, Patients on June 18th, 2009 | No Comments »