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A “Bucket List” May Be Beneficial For End-Of-Life Treatment

A new study suggests that discussing one's bucket list with a physician could lead to better, more personalized care

A new study out of Stanford University suggests that patients should share a “bucket list” (if they have one) with their physician to facilitate better “preference-sensitive” care. With this strategy, researchers contend that doctors can make more suitable healthcare recommendations … Continue reading

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“This Year I Will…” by M. J. Ryan

Living life to the fullest

I spent several years working as a hospice social worker. My team and I spent several touching and even humorous moments with our patients and their families. The saddest times, though, were when clients talked about things they had always … Continue reading

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