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October 13, 2024October 11, 2024

Go quiet into the night

The article contrasts the end-of-life experiences of Grandma Lilly, who suffers in ICU, with Grandpa Joe, who dies peacefully surrounded by loved ones, highlighting the choices in dying. (Continue reading ...)

September 15, 2024September 13, 2024

British end-of-life challenges and choices

The article discusses democratic discrepancies in the UK regarding Capital Punishment and Assisted Dying laws, highlighting shifts in public opinion and legal challenges faced by supporters of Assisted Dying. (Continue reading ...)

August 4, 2024August 2, 2024

There at the End: An anthology celebrating FEN’s 20th anniversary

"Look at this book and let's talk," I imagine people saying. Or, "Read the story on page (X) and know that's what I envision for myself." (Continue reading ...)

March 31, 2024March 28, 2024

Good Death? Let’s Get Real

“If we are trying to design a ‘good death’ we could well cause ourselves more suffering.” -- Roshi Joan Halifax (Continue reading ...)

March 10, 2024March 8, 2024

Laura’s Choice

“So you think you’re free. You are part of a democratic society, so you have the freedom of choice in how you live – and die. Well, you don’t." (Continue reading ...)

December 31, 2023December 28, 2023

Make Today The Day

"Is it quality of life? Is it living as long as you can? Is it being comfortable? Those are the kinds of things that I wish we had talked about." (Continue reading ...)

December 17, 2023December 14, 2023

How Not To Die In The E.R.

"There should be a JLMA form: Just Leave Me Alone, for those of us who concede that we’re actually going to die some day and work to keep our end-times as inexpensive and comfortable as possible." (Continue reading ...)

November 12, 2023November 9, 2023

The End Of Life Rally: Terminal Lucidity

"Try to cherish that last goodbye. That one last opportunity to connect with your loved one while still earthly creatures. They are saying their last goodbyes, with love in their hearts." (Continue reading ...)

October 22, 2023October 23, 2023

Elderly Or Elder?

"We live in a culture that's intensely driven by productivity, accomplishments, and academic achievements. In doing this, we've forgotten about our wise ones, the storytellers, the original wisdom keepers, the Elders." (Continue reading ...)

October 1, 2023October 23, 2023

Don’t Let The Patient Die

"'Don’t let the patient die'… is that the right thing or the wrong thing for a given patient? It is time for physicians to think that through more completely and allow, perhaps, a different answer." (Continue reading ...)

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