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A Good Death by Margaret Rice is now available for purchase online.
A Good Death is a guide to facilitate much needed conversation and provide resources for grief management and palliative care.
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We talked – at Paddington Library
Writers and Readers: A Good Death with Margaret Rice A lovely group of about 20 tonight (Thursday 17 October 2019), all keen to share ways to improve the way we … Read More about We talked – at Paddington Library
Is death painful or more like uncomfortable?
The subject of painful death came up during a recent discussion about the palliative care needs of the elderly. “It’s probably more accurate to describe the … Read More about Is death painful or more like uncomfortable?
Why CPR is often not compatible with a quiet death.
I’m going to show you contrasting end of life sick beds. I’m hoping these images will help you think about your end-of-life moment more realistically. The … Read More about Why CPR is often not compatible with a quiet death.
Palliative Care
Gather My Crew – can help you share the love and support
“Hello, I’m just calling on behalf of an organisation called ‘Gather My Crew’,” Susan said when she rang in to Jon … Read More about Gather My Crew – can help you share the love and support
There is no such thing as unconscious.
Dr Michael Barbato recently made a big claim: "There is no such thing as unconsciousness." He said this when I … Read More about There is no such thing as unconscious.
Resources
Making music as a way to say goodbye
Here is a wonderful example of how we can bring our talents and who we are right up to the experience of the death of … Read More about Making music as a way to say goodbye
Play School helps with stories about beginnings and endings.
This morning Play School did something very special. It had an episode about new life and end of life. Emma, one of … Read More about Play School helps with stories about beginnings and endings.