In Journey’s End: Death, Dying, and the End of Life, it is our privilege to compile a great variety of content and resources. We have several goals for their use: To serve as educational tools in the training of professionals, students and volunteers To help and support families and friends as they prepare for and live through times of dying, death and bereavement To add to the cultural conversation and comfort level with the topic of death and dying Chapter…..
This is a very good article that discusses the importance of physicians having the much needed discussion about end of life with their patients. “There is no ‘right’ answer for how patients should respond to a terminal illness. It’s a deeply personal decision based on a complex array of spiritual, social, financial and emotional needs.” Patients who are terminal can only make these tough choices if their doctor (s) are trained and able to share bad news. Yet many doctors…..