As the saying goes, there are two things we can’t avoid: death and taxes. Another less-known and also difficult-to-avoid situation is the cost of dying.
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“Meaning matters just as much as medicine at the end of life.” — Dr. Michelle Riba
“My heart became much lighter as I imagined her standing next to me, watching the blossoms drift slowly downstream.” — Karen Wyatt
“Everyone is just one bad death away from supporting laws like medical aid in dying.” — Tony Ray
The allure of quietly fading away, slipping silently into the night, holds a certain appeal. To avoid the fanfare, the potential for misunderstanding, the emotional burden on loved ones, seems like a peaceful resolution. However, modern society rarely affords us that luxury.
What constitutes unbearable suffering, and at what point is palliative sedation appropriate? Is there a difference between palliative sedation and euthanasia?
“Facing one’s own mortality is a universal human experience. I’ve been helped, encouraged and inspired by quotations from others’ reflections and insights. Here are some of my favorites.” — Gary Wederspahn
Part Two — While most religious bodies are generally opposed to most end-of-life options, some offer what may be described as an “escape clause” which can be interpreted as, “we are opposed; however …”
While most religious bodies are generally opposed to most end-of-life options, some offer what may be described as an “escape clause” which can be interpreted as, “we are opposed; however …”
“Many authors have described bereavement as a transition, a transformation, an evolution. It may not seem so when emotions are most raw.” — Chris Haws
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