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Dying Isn’t Fighting Death

How the words "fighting" and "surviving" can make caregivers and patients feel guilty

How do you describe someone who is lying in a hospital bed, dying? Chances are you’ve heard a nurse, a relative or a close friend tell you that the person is “fighting death.” You might even say it yourself. People with … Continue reading

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