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20 September 2023

Putting it into words

Advance care planning is a way of reframing hope. The process can help people to think about their preferences and choices, expressing hope for certain outcomes should their illness progress.

20 September 2023

Another step in the right direction

20 September 2023

Reflections of a palliative care doctor

20 September 2023

A grey folder, no grey areas

At 92 years old, Lorraine’s father, Jim, was an active great-grandparent and community volunteer, yet he meticulously maintained a grey folder documenting his end-of-life wishes.

20 September 2023

Assumed responsibility in terminal cancer

20 September 2023

Openly discussing her preferences

When Sue* was in her late 30s, she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a condition that causes chronic inflammation of the bowel. She has found herself having to think about her goals, wishes and preferences for future healthcare.

20 September 2023

Making decisions for someone else

Emma’s* mother, Helen, is an immaculate, statuesque woman who has always looked after her health, but for the past three years Helen has suffered from dementia. Emma says that being prepared and having a plan in place has made a huge difference.

20 September 2023

8 tips for living and dying well

In her years working as a palliative care doctor, Elizabeth has learned a lot about dying well, and not so well. Here she shares her tips for increasing your odds of experiencing a more peaceful death.

20 September 2023

Learning and teaching from experience

Mary Reynolds has been a hospital and general practice nurse for over 30 years. Mary’s time as a nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit helped her to understand the difficult decisions that families and health professionals can face when caring