World Media Roundup – 18 November 2014

Categories: In The Media.

A call to rethink dying as meaningful part of life

USA – Philly.com

With people living longer, death has become more of a process than an event. “The body’s decline creeps like a vine,” writes bestselling author, Atul Gawande, in his latest book: ‘Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End’. In turn, it has made it harder for doctors and patients to face the idea of dying head-on.

On Wisconsin: Climbing in the death zone for hospice

USA – Wisconsin State Journal 

Andrew Land, a hospice nurse for nearly 15 years, wants more people to talk about end of life decisions regardless of elevation. Land is training to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, to raise money and awareness for hospice care. 

End of life documentary garners Emmy nomination

USA – Walworth County Today

The documentary: ‘Consider the Conversation 2: Stories About Cure, Relief and Comfort’, by filmmakers Michael Bernhagen and Terry Kaldhusdal was nominated for an Emmy by the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Why Are Young Oncologists Burned Out?

Medscape

Why are oncologists burning out before they get into practice? A survey published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology indicated that 43% of oncology fellows report burnout in year one of their fellowship, tapering to 32% in year two and 28% in year three.

Brian and Domhnall Gleeson star in Squarehead music video in aid of St Francis’ Hospice

Ireland – The Independent

Acting brothers Domhnall and Brian Gleeson have given a boost to the new charity single: ‘2025’ from Dublin band Squarehead by filming and starring in the track’s video.

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