Crisis What Crisis? 96. Dr Rachel Clarke on death…how to manage, talk about and embrace it
Sep 2, 2024
Join Dr. Rachel Clarke, a palliative care doctor and bestselling author, as she candidly discusses the importance of embracing conversations about death. She emphasizes transforming our reluctance into meaningful dialogues. Rachel shares her journey from journalism to medicine, highlighting compassion in end-of-life care, and explores how writing can aid emotional processing. The conversation also addresses health inequalities and the challenges facing the NHS, urging us to advocate for vulnerable individuals while reflecting on love and mortality.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Heart of Palliative Care
02:16 • 5min
From Journalism to Palliative Care: A Journey of Compassion
06:59 • 25min
Embracing Chaos Through the Power of Writing
31:43 • 2min
Confronting the NHS Crisis
33:59 • 5min
Examining Health Inequalities and Perspectives on Mortality
38:47 • 2min
The Gift of Life: A Journey Through Organ Donation and End-of-Life Conversations
40:26 • 24min
