Why End-of-Life Care Needs a Rethink

Doctors are sounding the alarm: too many people are left unprepared for end-of-life care, with crucial conversations happening way too late. The Royal College of Physicians says we need a national strategy and a cultural shift—think more honesty, earlier support, and dignity for patients and families. Imagine if palliative care started at diagnosis, not just in the final days. It’s about kindness, courage, and making sure everyone gets the care they deserve when it matters most. #Health #BodyHealth #EndOfLifeCare

29 days ago

Bonnie Granier

It's definitely needed. The suffering is not necessary. The medication won't kill you instantly and I highly doubt most become addicted and wheelchair down roads for heroin! Human selfishness. Hospice needs to be honest as well. There for dignity of patient, speaking facts and honesty in families is highly respected. Yes, I could list many. One breath a minute is not alive. The so called watch picking up heartbeats...it's not. It's quivering of nerves inside. It does not last 7 days. The Oxygen eventually builds and appears as exhale...not a breath.

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Plaquemine, LA

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Jane Doe

A long overdue Rethink !! I'm appalled by what we consider care !! I hope families at some point can be paid from social security !! We owe the generations before us. And I'm also aware not all families want or can care for all !! 😞

28d

Miami, FL

Rhoda Piatkowski

We can kill our pets, but we STILL aren't allowed to make that decision for ourselves. I do not understand this illogical and inhumane treatment. And in case you are not aware - in hospice, the patient is starved to death in the end! 😠

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CeeTweezy

Just experienced this type of situation in my family..My relative who recently passed,was critically ill..The doctors did all they do medically and humanly possible..This relative’s spouse didn’t want a DNR status nor hospice..I understand that she was grieving but he wasn’t getting any better..I had to make it plain and simple that your husband is dying and you need to make a choice.. She decided after 6 weeks do hospice..Two days later, he went to his heavenly home..So people, please look into making sound decisions regarding end of life care.. Whatever you decide, it will spare you from making last minute choices, under pressure