Mr. J. was 35 years old when he died. He had loved the ocean, playing music, and joking with family and hospital staff alike. As an inpatient palliative care consultant, I took care of him during his last week. Mr. J. had all the makings of a “difficult case”: he was young with an invasive pelvic…
What Are Two Days Worth? Facing Dilemmas Together at the End of Life
Mr. J. was 35 years old when he died. He had loved the ocean, playing music, and joking with family and hospital staff alike. As an inpatient palliative care consultant, I took care of him during his last week. Mr. J. had all the makings of a “difficult case”: he was young with an invasive pelvic…