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My Mother's Final Wish - and the Right to Die with Dignity

TED via YouTube

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Explore a poignant TED Talk that delves into the complex issue of end-of-life choices and the right to die with dignity. Follow Elaine Fong's emotional journey as she recounts her mother's battle with terminal cancer and her quest for a peaceful death. Gain insights into the challenges faced by patients and families when navigating end-of-life care, including hospice and palliative options. Examine the ethical and personal considerations surrounding assisted dying and the importance of honoring individual choices. Reflect on society's relationship with death and the need to redesign our approach to this universal human experience. Learn about the process of obtaining and filling prescriptions for end-of-life medications, and contemplate the broader implications of death with dignity laws.

Syllabus

Intro
The cancer
Death with dignity
Hospice palliative care
What does the end of life feel like
Dying with dignity
Filling the prescription
Death

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TED

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