How do we know when to get out the 17 Things (that is, how do we know when we might be dying)? The progress of the disease (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or end stage)? When the chance of cure is … Continue reading →

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Last words:

Posted on December 18, 2014 by dgermann

Last words: write a few for a favorite comedian or cartoon character. Then write some for yourself. :- Doug.

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Ars moriendi:

Posted on December 18, 2014 by dgermann

Ars moriendi: Art of the ends :- Doug.

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some things you have not

Posted on December 17, 2014 by dgermann

I have read some things, thought some things you have not. I can help. :- Doug.

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How can we make end of life fulfilling, healing?

Posted on December 17, 2014 by dgermann

How can we make end of life fulfilling, healing? :- Doug.

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butterfly flies and dies

Posted on December 16, 2014 by dgermann

The butterfly flies and dies falls and disintegrates smaller insects feast and eliminate earth is rejuvenated plants flourish and provide food we eat, we procreate, we die, after the butterfly wheels within wheels death but an arbitrary point life is … Continue reading →

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Do you picture yourself

Posted on December 16, 2014 by dgermann

Do you picture yourself again running a marathon, walking the entire grocery store, babysitting the grandchildren for a week? What is your most realistic recovery? :- Doug.

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Don’t make your doctor your enemy

Posted on December 15, 2014 by dgermann

Don’t make your doctor your enemy—enlist your doctor to do what you want. :- Doug.

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Death happens

Posted on December 15, 2014 by dgermann

Death happens Get ready :- Doug.

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Framework for the end of life conversation:

Posted on December 14, 2014 by dgermann

I have come to some framework for thinking about the end of life conversation: 1. we don’t know when death is approaching; 2. we never anymore reach the point of nothing more we can do; 3. having the conversation reduces … Continue reading →

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No inoculation against death

Posted on December 14, 2014 by dgermann

I cannot offer you an inoculation against death. But I do offer you an inoculation against the avoidable suffering of death. :- Doug.

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What I want for you:

Posted on December 13, 2014 by dgermann

What I want for you: 1. To have the conversation with your family; 2. To have the conversation with your doctor. :- Doug.

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How do we know when we are dying?

Posted on December 13, 2014 by dgermann

How do we know when we are dying? When ought we bring our 17 Things into play? Is it a per centage chance of survival? Is it time left? Is it when we don’t like the looks of life if … Continue reading →

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