Monthly Archives: September 2018

“At every turn, Patrick was given more treatment, more drugs, more tests. I often wonder if his voice was drowned out in the chaos and if… Source: The Gift of Death Talk: How Sharing Your Wishes Helps Everyone

Shooting a real death is a line cinema rarely crosses. Steven Eastwood, whose new documentary follows hospice patients confronting their final days, explains why this squeamishness does us a disservice Source: Breaking the taboo: the director who has filmed the … Continue reading →

Burt Reynolds was laid to rest in a private funeral at a Florida church on Sept. 19. Here are the details about the intimate service. Source: Burt Reynolds’ Funeral: Eulogies & More Details Of Private Service – Hollywood Life

News, email and search are just the beginning. Discover more every day. Find your yodel. Source: Avril Lavigne Says the Night She ‘Accepted’ She Was Dying Inspired Her New Album

When it comes to clinical care, high touch is just as important as technology, Dean Lloyd Minor reminds readers here. Source: The importance of hearing your patients – Scope

Source: Effectively expressing empathy to improve ICU care

Methadone may best known for its use in opioid withdrawal, but it’s becoming more popular as a pain management tool. Source: Is Methadone a Viable Option for Pain Control?

Glenner Town Square, a new care facility for dementia patients in California, was built to resemble a town from the 1950s. It’s an application of “reminiscence therapy,” which uses prompts from a person’s past to elicit memories and encourage conversation. … Continue reading →

Ignoring the facts will not make them go away.  Help us advocate for our children. Source: 10 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know

Source: Grief Healing: Tips for Coping with Sleeplessness in Grief