Survey reveals providers lack confidence in end of life care
US- JEMS
Education is needed to help paramedics and emergency medical technicians develop confidence in interpersonal skills and the ability to interpret legal orders while under the emotional stress of providing care to a dying patient.
Passare publishes how-to guide examining cultural diversity and end of life traditions
US- PR Web
Passare, Inc. has announced the release of its latest free how-to guide, which aims to enable people of all cultures to understand different end of life perspectives.
Dignity in death shouldn’t just be for the rich
Australia- ABC News
The law as it currently operates in Australia allows the privileged few to control their suffering and death while denying this same right to others, writes Chris Fotinopoulos.
New York officially becomes 23rd US state with medical marijuana
US- IDPC
On 7 July, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a medical marijuana bill into law, making New York the twenty-third state to allow legal access to medical marijuana for seriously ill patients.
Loveland photographer shoots to comfort cancer patients
US- Reporter-Herald
Amber Anderson is giving away free photo shoots through the end of August to men, women and children who are suffering from any form of cancer.
An interview with Claudia Nemeth – children’s palliative care lead in Austria
ehospice International children’s edition
ehospice caught up with Claudia Nemeth, newly appointed project leader for children’s palliative care in Austria. In an in-depth interview, Claudia describes the current status of children’s palliative care in her country and the exciting challenges that lie ahead.
Hard decisions about cancer
ehospice USA
A new resource from the Choosing Wisely campaign looks at questions to ask when facing a cancer diagnosis.
The journey of Kenyatta National Hospital Palliative Care Unit
ehospice Kenya
Established in 1901, Kenyatta National Hospital has grown to become the National Referral Hospital and establishment of a palliative care unit was inevitable to address concerns of patients with life threatening illnesses.
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