A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told.

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The end of life sometimes begins with an advance directive. Learning about advance directives now may make things easier for your loved ones later, when they're in a hospital room trying to ...

Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.

SHE LEARNED ABOUT UMPIRING AND BEING A GOALIE DAD AND THE STOMACH CRAMP HE SOMETIMES FELT WHEN HE WAS STRESSED. I SAW A ...

Dying in sudden, unexpected circumstances is not something people often consider, but there are plenty of reasons to create an end-of-life plan. So why do so few people have one?

Editor's Note: End-of-life discussions are difficult for both the patient and the oncologist, especially when making treatment decisions. But the care provided to patients with advanced-stage cancer ...

For many people, death is an uncomfortable and anxiety-provoking topic. Conversations about dying may evoke fear, sadness, grief, and uncertainty. In some cultural and religious traditions, speaking ...