Mastodawn

And I find it really hard to read people posting about making life worth living instead. My dad died of pulmonary fibrosis, suffocating to death over two years hooked up permanently to oxygen. The last few months were agonising. People saying this haven't a clue how much some suffer. It is so cruel. #AssistedDying #Scotland #NHS #Health #PalliativeCare #Politics

Vivienne Dunstan 1d ago

Very sad to see the Scottish assisted dying bill voted against. Thinking of my dad tonight, and those like him, who suffered cruel and prolonged deaths from terminal disease, with totally inadequate palliative care, and would have dearly liked the option of assisted dying legislation. #AssistedDying #Scotland #NHS #Health #PalliativeCare #Politics

&2i 6d ago

I thought this article interesting as I've cause to be thinking about the topic lately. "Expanding palliative care’s remit might make the prospect of a good death — unhastened, managed, comfortable and with minimal physical pain — a preferable alternative to the heroic battle to the end."
What the article didn't really touch on is the presence and needs of those living with or with close bonds to the person dying.
It had me wondering whether as a society we should be making provision for 'palliative care leave' in a similar way to parental leave to care for a newborn.
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/increasing-numbers-people-are-dying-home-what-does-mean-society
#palliativeCare #SocialSecurity #UKpolitics #ageing

Increasing numbers of people are dying at home – what does this mean for society?

IN 2008, a group of palliative care researchers noted that demographic trends such as the “baby boomer” generation and falling birth rates would lead to an ageing population and dramatic increase in the number of deaths in the 2010s onwards.They saw two possibilities: “either there will be a substantial increase in institutional deaths or major rises in numbers needing community end-of-life care.”They urged long-term planning to improve the capacity of the NHS to care for dying patients outside institutions.

Morning Star

Christian Sinclair, MD Mar 9

Creating a hub for social media posts from #PalliativeCare social media creatives on Discord with a rad feed that puts them all in one channel so you never miss one. Also hoping it serves as a place to discuss tips and tools and support when comments get nasty. #HAPC

NewsletterTF Mar 8

Efforts to Pass Assisted Dying Law Face Hurdles

Why is the UK assisted dying law delayed? Learn about the lack of operational plans, private sector concerns, and palliative care issues affecting the bill.

#AssistedDyingUK, #PalliativeCare, #UKLaw, #ParliamentDebate, #EndofLifeCare

https://newsletter.tf/uk-assisted-dying-law-delays-service-plans/

UK Assisted Dying Law Faces Delays Due to Lack of Service Plans

Why is the UK assisted dying law delayed? Learn about the lack of operational plans, private sector concerns, and palliative care issues affecting the bill.

NewsletterTF Mar 8

The UK's assisted dying law faces new hurdles. Plans lack details on how services would work, and there are worries about private companies making money from it.

#AssistedDyingUK, #PalliativeCare, #UKLaw, #ParliamentDebate, #EndofLifeCare

https://newsletter.tf/uk-assisted-dying-law-delays-service-plans/

UK Assisted Dying Law Faces Delays Due to Lack of Service Plans

Why is the UK assisted dying law delayed? Learn about the lack of operational plans, private sector concerns, and palliative care issues affecting the bill.

Patrizia Mar 7

Aktuelle Ausgabe der Fachzeitschrift Palliative Geriatrie.
Eine Mitgliedschaft lohnt sich nicht nur deswegen!
#FPGP #PalliativeCare #FachgesellschaftPalliativeGeriatrie
https://www.fgpg.eu/mitglied-werden/

Christian Sinclair, MD Mar 5

At #HAPC26 morning awards and plenary. Dempsey Center received a presidential citation award from @[email protected] for advocacy for better quality of life for people impacted by #cancer. www.dempseycenter.org #HAPC #PalliativeCare

The Dempsey Center | Cancer Ca...

The Dempsey Center | Cancer Care & Support Center | Maine

The Dempsey Center has locations in South Portland & Lewiston, Maine where we offer cancer therapies and counseling for people managing the impact of cancer.

Dempsey Center

Psychedelic Institute Mar 5

https://psychedelicmentalhealth.net/implementing-ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy-in-palliative-care-design-process-and-treatment-patterns-of-a-real-world-clinical-program-horowitz-et-al-2026/ Spotlight: "A Blueprint for Implementing Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Palliative Care: Design, Process, and Treatment Patterns of a Real-World Clinical Program" (Horowitz, et al, 2026) “...decades of preliminary research suggest that psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP), including ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), may alleviate the anxiety, depression, and existential distress…” #ketamine #death #grief #palliativecare #psychedelics #mentalhealth

Spotlight: "A Blueprint for Implementing Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Palliative Care: Design, Process, and Treatment Patterns of a Real-World Clinical Program" (Horowitz, et al, 2026)

"To our knowledge, this is the largest published cohort of KAP in an academic palliative care context. Our Pal-KAP experience suggests that KAP can be delivered safely and ethically, providing a practical blueprint for programs exploring innovative ways to address Psychospiritual distress (PSD)"

Psychedelic Institute -- Psychedelics in Mental Health

MO.Hash Feb 26

Psychedelics aren’t curing cancer — they’re helping people face fear, anxiety, and suffering at end of life with dignity, peace, and emotional relief. Compassionate care matters. #PsychedelicMedicine #EndOfLifeCare #PalliativeCare #MentalHealth #MOHAS