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End of Life

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”

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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.”

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Earlier Event: March 4
Making Mistakes
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Gallows Humor