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Allow Natural Death
Dying, death and the evasive language we use Euphemisms for dying and death abound. But what about the words used when telling someone – anyone – that death is near (‘near’ being a relative term). You’re dying may be the hardest words – right up there with ‘I’m sorry’...
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Zal Press: Mr Patient Commando – Who’s important?
Guest blogger, Zal Press, created Patient Commando to give patients' stories a 'voice'. Pictured here in his 'teach about Crohn's' lab coat, he shares his thoughts on ont of Best Endings topics: Who's important to you? Who’s important in my end-of-life plan?...