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Physician-assisted suicide programme rarely used Terminally ill patients in Washington state not rushing to get lethal prescriptions or use them.
Palliative care experts in short supply As baby-boomers age and the number of people with serious chronic illnesses continues to rise, the demand for experts in palliative medicine is sure to outstrip the supply.
Spiritual care rare at end of life Physicians and nurses at four Boston medical centers cited a lack of training to explain why they rarely provide spiritual care for terminally ill cancer patients.
How to make the end-of-life experience peaceful Dying patients face their final days better if they are not in the hospital, not on a feeding tube or chemotherapy and feel that they have a trusting relationship with their doctor, a new survey of terminally ill cancer patients reveals.
Paediatric palliative care for Western Cape The Children’s Hospital Trust will be funding the Western Cape’s first dedicated hospital-based paediatric palliative care programme in the Province.
Disabled elderly say they want dignity A sense of dignity and a sense of control are critical to quality of life for disabled elderly people.
Virtual reality eases pain in elderly patients Distracting patients by immersing them in a virtual world appears to reduce pain, even in the elderly, a new study found.
More visits from hospice may allow death at home Very ill patients who prefer to die at home are more likely to do so if they get frequent visits from hospice nurses and doctors, according to a new report.
Spiritual therapy may aid terminal patients Psychotherapy focused on spirituality and finding meaning may help improve quality of life and well-being in terminally ill cancer patients, suggests a new study.
Grief over death of parent may persist Grief experienced by children and teens after the sudden death of a parent fades over time for most, but some have prolonged grief that can lead to depression and interfere with normal functioning, a new study finds.