"What shocked me is exile in addition to pain": Sébastien Chenu justifies his vote in favor of the end-of-life bill
Sébastien Chenu, the vice-president of the RN party in France, explains his support for a contentious end-of-life bill, emphasizing the need for equality in access to palliative care.
Don’t spoil the ending: New book stresses dignity for patients, friends and family members facing death
A new book by Harvey Max Chochinov emphasizes the importance of dignity for patients and families confronting death, drawing on his extensive research in palliative care.
End of Life: The National Assembly Once Again Adopts the Law Legalizing Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
The French National Assembly has once again passed a law legalizing assisted suicide and euthanasia after a contentious second reading.
Ice Cream Party Before Death Can Be a Great Idea. Psychologist Loučka Lists Questions About Death That We Should Ask Ourselves
Psychologist Martin Loučka discusses the importance of confronting death and the benefits of open discussions about it, including having a celebratory ice cream party before dying.
Recipes of Life: Palliative Care Patients Transform Memories and Flavors into a Book in MG
A project in Brazil invites palliative care patients to share recipes and memories, aiming to foster emotional connections and legacies.
Quilts 'made with love' bring comfort to end-of-life patients
Handmade quilts provide emotional comfort to palliative care patients and their families in Taree, Australia.
Domenico, the two-year-old boy who was transplanted with a 'burnt heart' in Naples, dies
Domenico, a two-and-a-half-year-old boy in Naples, has died shortly after undergoing a heart transplant with a 'burnt' organ, raising serious concerns regarding the transplant procedure and care.
Naples' last care for little Domenico: "Desperate conditions"
A heartfelt report on the dire situation of a young boy named Domenico in Naples, who is receiving palliative care as his family and religious leaders grapple with the emotional weight of his condition.
Child from Naples, the medical bulletin from Monaldi: "Conditions rapidly worsening"
The health conditions of a young patient in Naples have deteriorated rapidly following a failed heart transplant two months ago, leading to discussions about palliative care.
Domenico begins pain treatment: what it means
Domenico, a child who has captured the nation's heart, is starting pain relief therapy as he approaches end-of-life care, an emotional decision made by his family amid a tragic prognosis.
Transplanted Child: Here's What Happens Now: From Suspension of ECMO to Deep Sedation
The article discusses the current status of a transplanted child, detailing the transition from ECMO suspension to deep sedation as a form of palliative care.
The parents of the child who received a 'burnt' heart in Naples request palliative treatment
The parents of Domenico, a two-and-a-half-year-old boy who received a 'burnt' heart in Naples, have opted for palliative treatments after being informed that he is not a candidate for another transplant.
Transplanted baby, mother's announcement on TV: 'There is no hope, now you can let him go'
A mother publicly announces her decision to cease life-prolonging treatment for her transplanted son during a live television broadcast.
Transplant child, Domenico's mother: "Start treatment for the pain"
The mother of a transplanted child in Italy announces a new treatment path focused on alleviating the child's suffering, moving away from aggressive life-support measures.
Enrico Furlan, bioethicist: 'Now the little one has the right to a dignified end. Let's be close to the family'
Enrico Furlan emphasizes the importance of recognizing the dignity of every patient while discussing the delicate situation of a terminally ill two-year-old boy in Naples.
The border of death really exists. This is how the human body fades away
The article explores the biological process of dying, emphasizing that death is a series of changes rather than a singular moment.
"This aid to die will be a law by default of care": Jean Leonetti's warning regarding the return of the end-of-life text to the Assembly
Jean Leonetti warns that the current draft legislation on end-of-life care in France lacks sufficient safeguards and diverts focus from the urgency of palliative care.
Paralympic gold medal hero paralyzed and has four months to live
Paralympic gold medallist Dave Smith has been diagnosed with a spreading spinal tumor and has been given four months to live, facing the end of his life while receiving palliative care.
London 2012 hero David Smith has 'months to live' as devastating voice note released
Paralympic rowing champion David Smith has revealed he is in palliative care with only a few months left to live due to cancer.
One in three people dying in pain or distress as families watch loved ones die in agony
A new study reveals that one in three dying individuals in England experience pain and distress, indicating a significant crisis in palliative care.
The eulogy of Papaligouras’ daughter moved many: “He left holding the hand of his partner”
Lena Papaligouras delivered a heartfelt eulogy for her father, Anastasis Papaligouras, highlighting the themes of dignity in illness and the importance of supportive care at home.
Palliative Care Society
The article critiques the alarming state of palliative care in Spain, highlighting how societal and political issues contribute to a resignation in addressing such critical health matters.
The Nobility of Being Together Until the Last Moment of Life
The article discusses the importance of hospice and palliative care in ensuring terminal patients experience a dignified and pain-free death, while also allowing them to choose a meaningful life up until the end.
End of Life Law: "I studied for 15 years so that I would be asked to propose death to patients," says a palliative care doctor in outrage
A palliative care physician expresses outrage and concern over a proposed end-of-life law that would require caregivers to discuss death options with patients.
City Hall of SP authorizes concert hall next to palliative care hospital in South Zone; residents try to block it
Residents are protesting the authorization of a large concert venue, Varanda Estaiada, near a palliative care hospital in São Paulo, fearing noise and disruption to patients.
New Palliative Care Unit in Harlaching: Brightness in the Darkest Moment
The new palliative care unit at Munich's Harlaching hospital, set to open this summer, has raised over three-quarters of a million euros in donations, reflecting the community's support for compassionate end-of-life care.
Cancer: In Madagascar, the invaluable support of professionals for women in terminal phase
In Madagascar, cervical cancer poses a significant threat to women, but new initiatives are providing crucial support for those in terminal stages of the disease.
The population is aging, but the nursing unit is being closed: the argument is that such services are needed less and less
A nursing and palliative care unit in Vievyje, Lithuania, is being closed due to a decrease in patient numbers and funding, leading to job losses for its staff and relocation of patients.
Report: 8,500 without specialized palliative care
A report reveals that approximately 8,500 individuals in Sweden, representing one-third of those needing specialized palliative care, did not receive it in 2024.
Doctors share first sense you lose when you're just hours from death
Palliative care specialists explain that the first sense to be lost when death is imminent is typically the sense of hunger and thirst, followed by speech, vision, hearing, and touch.
Kirsti Nordlund, who received palliative care decision, did not die but is moving back home – physiotherapist saw hope
76-year-old Kirsti Nordlund is making an exceptional return from a nursing home to her own home after previously being moved to palliative care, a rare occurrence noted by the staff at the care center.
Meeri Koittola sat in the ice hole for over an hour - prepared for the stunt for four months: 'You don't go there to play'
Meeri Koittola from Kälviä aims to break a Guinness World Record by spending over an hour in an ice hole while raising funds for the Cancer Association of Ostrobothnia.
I thought it was just menopause, then doctors said I had months to live
Brave mother Gail Redpath is undergoing palliative chemotherapy for a rare form of cancer that was mistakenly attributed to menopause symptoms, as doctors discovered a significant growth in her womb.
Assisted Dying: Palliative Care 'Is the Only Right Answer,' French Bishops Believe
French bishops emphasize that palliative care is the only proper response to discussions surrounding assisted dying, criticizing any notion of promoting euthanasia as misleading.
The third hospice opened: Do we have enough beds in palliative care and where is the National Plan stuck?
The opening of the Blessed Miroslav Bulešić Hospice in Pula marks Croatia's third hospice for palliative care, highlighting the stark insufficiency in the system, as the country struggles with the needs of tens of thousands for palliative support and lacks a valid National Palliative Development Program for five years.
A hospice named after blessed Miroslav Bulešić opened in Pula
A long-awaited palliative care hospice named after Blessed Miroslav Bulešić opened in Pula with dignitaries in attendance, including the local bishop and health minister.
A hospice for palliative care opened in Pula
A hospice named after Blessed Miroslav Bulešić has opened in Pula, significantly enhancing palliative care for terminally ill patients in Istria.
A nurse reveals what people most regret on their deathbed and - it’s not what you might think
Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse, shares the common regrets of people in their final weeks of life, highlighting unexpected reflections on choices and missed opportunities.
The Government confirms the new duration of bereavement leave for family members and to what degree it is possible to enjoy it
The Spanish government has confirmed an extension of bereavement leave for family members negotiated by Yolanda Díaz with unions and employers, alongside the creation of a new leave for palliative care.
Fine life: 'I, doctor, help patients to leave'
The article discusses deep palliative sedation and assisted suicide in Italy, highlighting the complexities and moral dilemmas surrounding these practices.
Christmas with Absences: 'I can no longer touch my daughter, but I can love her'
The family of Ainara, who passed away at 38, shares their experience of celebrating Christmas while coping with their profound loss.