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Death: The Dying Process by John A. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 20 Dec 2008 7:12pm "Contrary to popular perception, death is not a specific moment," said Sam Parnia, MD, an expert in the field of near-death research and the leader of the AWARE Study, launched by the University of Southhampton's Human Consciousness Project. "It is a process that begins when the heart stops beating, the lungs stop working, and the brain cea ... Read on »

Death: The Dying Process by John A. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 06 Apr 2009 3:07pm "Contrary to popular perception, death is not a specific moment," said Sam Parnia, MD, an expert in the field of near-death research and the leader of the AWARE Study, launched by the University of Southhampton's Human Consciousness Project. "It is a process that begins when the heart stops beating, the lungs stop working, and the brain c ... Read on »

Death & Dying ~ PART 1 of 2 (*Warning: Contains Sensitive Material) by Hope Despite Depression Patient Expert

Posted Sun 03 Oct 2010 5:26pm In my 34 years of life I have gone to waaaaay too many funerals. I've been going to them since I was just a kid. I know lots of people go to funerals all the time, after all that's what the cycle of life is all about - we all will die one day. The thing is, it's the AGE of the people and they WAY they died that have traumatized me (I'll get in ... Read on »

Your Thoughts on Death and Dying by Laura Y. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 15 Oct 2008 7:54am Here are the survey results for the question, "Are you comfortable with the issue of mortality?" My readers shared these thoughts. Feel free to add your own comments and perspectives below... 77.2% Yes, I accept death as a fact of life, my own and those I care about. I am comfortable discussing it, even when it is painful. Kind of dista ... Read on »

On death and dying; a good death by Jennifer J. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 14 Jun 2011 10:25am I have written some about having A good death. Sometimes it means advocating for loved ones. However, in the event of an unexpected incident, before EMS gets there, what can a stranger do? (We don't call them accidents, as they can be prevented.) Our First Responders are there to help. They are trained to calm, provide care, and do what they can ... Read on »

On Death and Dying: The Grieving Tray by ERDoc Posted Tue 30 Jun 2009 5:54pm I think that all doctors would agree that of all of the moments we get trained for, the one that can be the most difficult is when telling a family member that their loved one has passed away. It’s hard to find the right words, especially when speaking to someone that, in many cases, you have known for less than a few hours at best. ... Read on »

The Death Of Those Who Have Died by rwboughton Patient Expert

Posted Wed 13 Jan 2010 10:28am The death of those who have died is strength to those who are living. It is not first off moral strength or physical strength, nor the sort of stoicism which may masquerade as strength, but only itself, born without desire or personal will, a result, not an intention. We do not choose, but are chosen. This is the way of every crucial event in lif ... Read on »

Hospice, Death and Dying: How Do You Know When the End is Near? by Carol O'Dell Patient Expert

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Posted Mon 23 Aug 2010 3:51pm There came a time when I knew my mother was dying. It wasn’t necessarily a physical symptom, it was a gut feeling. I was scared–even frantic. How do I do this? If you’re a caregiver it’s likely that you will eventually face the last turn in road. Your loved one will entering the dying process and as death draws near you may call or be recommend ... Read on »

Death & Dying ~ PART 2 of 2 ~ Lessons Learned by Hope Despite Depression Patient Expert

Posted Mon 04 Oct 2010 2:02pm So I last left off with the devastating loss of my much-loved Grandmother... After she died all I could think of was "please God, don't take my Grandpa too". However, after she died I saw how much he missed her and how hard it was for him to go on living without her. They were true soul mates. My heart broke every time I thought about him - li ... Read on »

Californians’ Attitudes and Experiences with Death and Dying by Christina Thielst Patient Expert

Posted Wed 15 Feb 2012 12:00am A recent survey findings of Californians shows that patients and physicians not discussing end-of-life care. Key findings include: About 80% of Californians said they would want to discuss end-of-life care with their physician if they had a serious illness. Only 7% said they have taken part in such a discussion, includi ... Read on »