As mentioned in the TV thread, thought provoking program on end of life care and assisted dying.
I worked for 10 years in a hospice and missus is still a nurse in a hospice so I know all the wonderful care that they give. Especially pain control and making you as comfortable as possible to die with your family around you.
But watching the program last night there does seem to be a stage between “we can do no more treatment” And being ready for hospice care that could be excruciating painful and horrible for family around you.
Fingers crossed I have never had any serious illnesses to date but I am a very poor patient. Currently have the sore throat/ cough that’s doing the rounds and really feeling sorry for myself. I struggle to think how I would cope with chemo or any of the other treatments. In fact I struggle to think how I would cope to be given the news in the first place.
Fingers crossed I won’t ever need to. But I also know the realities.
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Assisted Dying - Mayflies new
Assisted Dying - Mayflies new