Labour: Euthanasia bill will return
The New Zealand Herald
Voluntary euthanasia will be placed back on the political agenda “like a shot” after the next election, Labour MP Maryan Street says.
Why palliative care is a global health issue?
Rwanda- The New Times
Dr Christian Ntizimira, palliative care educator, writes about the significant need for palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa.
Terminal cancer allows me to “make a wish” with Nine Inch Nails
US- Riverfront Times Blog
In the latest post in the ‘Last Shot’ blog series, concert photographer Andrew Youssef, who was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer two years ago, writes about meeting one of his favourite bands.
Canada- HuffPost British Columbia
Emelia Symington Fedy writes about the residents of a hospice.
Johns Hopkins-led study shows increased life expectancy among family Caregivers
US- Health Canal
Results of a Johns Hopkins-led analysis of data previously gathered on more than 3,000 family caregivers suggests that those who assist a chronically ill or disabled family member enjoy an 18% survival advantage compared to statistically matched non-caregivers.
Founder of Hospice Africa Uganda to receive a 2013 Irish Presidential Distinguished Service Award
ehospice Africa
Professor Dr. Anne Merriman, the founder of Hospice Africa Uganda, is to receive a 2013 ‘Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad’.
Improving neonatal palliative care through end of life checklists
ehospice International Children’s edition
Medscape Medical reports that a checklist in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) specifically designed for the palliative care of terminally ill neonates not only helps to ensure that babies receive quality compassionate care, it also benefits parents.
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