Norm and I shared a sad moment when we thought that Mom would very likely take matters
into her own hands and attempt suicide. She had mentioned this as a quick method to end …

Through misplaced words and actions, health professionals can unwittingly inflict pain at
such a vulnerable time—not only onto patients, but also onto friends and families, ultimately …

What about situations when patients can no longer communicate their choices? For many of
these incapacitated patients, the interval of decisional incapacity lasts months or years, such …

Abstract During Mrs. O'Riley's final hospitalization I reflected on the time she was my patient.
Initially I was bothered that she had been intubated at all. I wished I had been able to …

A book for nurses, doctors and all who provide end of life care, this essential volume guides
readers through the ethical complexities of such care, including current policy initiatives, and …

Respecting End-of-Life Decisions : AJN The American Journal of Nursing Respecting End-of-Life
Decisions : AJN The American Journal of Nursing Log in or Register Subscribe to journalSubscribe …

CMAJ| February 22, 2022| Volume 194| Issue 7 E263 appetite or soothe existential distress.
It is when reaching the limits of what supportive care can provide that medical assistance in …

" Goodbye to all my dear friends and family that I love. Today is the day I have chosen to
pass away with dignity in the face of my terminal illness... I even have a ring of support …

Seriously ill patients and their families face difficult decisions about treatment near the end of
life that pose some of the most challenging clinical and ethical issues in contemporary …

Guidelines for doctors say the discussion should begin when a patient has a year or less to
live. That way, patients and their families can plan whether they want to do everything …