The publication of a new paper has reignited the age-old debate on the term ‘a good death’. Here, we discuss some of the discussions that emerged as a consequence; Twitter was asked the question, ‘A good death: tyranny or useful concept?’ The responses were critical, varied, came from across the globe, and suggest there remains […]
Category: Palliative Care
The Palliative Times
By Dr Joseph Hawkins, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Clinical lead for End of Life Care, Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Foundation Trust. Twitter: @JoeHawk75825077 Should we see CPR as a form of end of life care? In today’s issue we have focused on a matter of life and death; CPR. CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation has […]
How Edvard Munch helps unlock ‘the secret’ of death
Author: Christiaan A. Rhodius Designation: Elderly Care Physician / Consultant in Palliative Medicine Place of work: Hospice Bardo (Hoofddorp – the Netherlands) Email address crhodius@hospicebardo.nl LinkedIn […]