Talking about the last days of life can be challenging, whether that discussion is with a patient or a loved one. Join us as we explore End of Life through the lens of two different authors in this #MedHumChat curated by Mary Pan (@marypanwriter).
Mark Doty: Brilliance
“abruptly he says I can’t love
anything I can’t finish.
He says it like he’s had enough
of the whole scintillant world”
Peggy Duffy: On the Eve of My Mother’s Dying
“They coordinate the schedule for the weekend nurse who checks her vitals and predicts it will just be a couple more days. In hospice language, my mother is actively dying, and they strive to coordinate that too.”