Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
How to Die a Good Death
Apr 18, 2024
Discussing the importance of palliative care in hospice, hospital, and nursing home settings. Exploring the elements of a good death, including voluntary stopping eating and drinking for terminal patients. Emphasizing the need for dignified, pain-free endings and advocating for health through nutrition.
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- Hospice care enhances end-of-life quality by respecting patients' wishes and providing emotional support.
- Voluntarily stopping eating & drinking (V-S-E-D) offers a peaceful alternative to physician-assisted suicide with analgesic effects.
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Importance of Hospice and Palliative Care
Hospice and palliative care provide comfort measures, respect wishes, and offer emotional support to individuals facing terminal illnesses. Patients under palliative care experience better quality of life at the end of life, with their caregivers suffering less. In comparison, care for dying patients in hospitals often lacks basic interventions for comfort, leading to physical and emotional distress. Access to hospice care results in longer survival rates and can prevent over-treatment, ultimately focusing on improving the quality of one's final days.
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