Topic: Death&Dying
Playing God How do you triage...when it really matters
How to Tell a Mother Her Child is Dead How do you tell a mother her child is dead? Practice. Use the child's name. Don't make her wait. Sit down with her. Don't lie. Be present.
My First Son, A Pure Memory The emotional trials of an expecting couple facing difficulties in pregnancy.
What the Doctor Said Poem describing a patient's experience when being delivered bad news from their doctor.
A Glimmer of my Mother CPT Harris shares his experience with his mother's terminal illness, highlighting the importance of the humanism series he was concurrently taking in medical school.
At U.S. Hospital, Reflections on 11 Hours and 91 Casualties Dec 21 - a date these soldiers will never forget - where the casualty level greatly surpassed what everyone was prepared for - logistically and emotionally. Patients, and Doctors, Aren't Dying at Home With the majority of Americans dying in hospitals, what do you do when someone asks to die at home? Do you call 911? What are the proceedings? Dr. Danielle Ofri shares her insight. The Rituals of Modern Death Dr. Warraich shares how odd her role feels in the dying process and eventual death of her patients. Stillbirth: Your Stories Parents share their stories of stillbirth.