end of life
‘The Good Death’: Hard to find, and religion’s role may be to blame
By Kimberly Winston — March 7, 2016
(RNS) "Religion is most prevalent around the deathbed in our country," says Ann Neumann. "That is where it is resoundingly proven that we are not a secular nation."
California governor faces final call on right-to-die bill
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 1, 2015
(RNS) "Death with dignity" or "legalized suicide"? Gov. Jerry Brown could sign a bill making his the most populous state to allow physician-assisted dying -- or veto it.
Right-to-die act inspired by Brittany Maynard passes California Senate
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 5, 2015
(RNS) Right-to-die legislation inspired by patient advocate Brittany Maynard passed a milestone in California Thursday when the state Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill to legalize physician-assisted dying.
Right to die act passes California Senate as Brittany Maynard’s family looks on
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 4, 2015
Opponents fear this is a push for the elderly, disabled and depressed to kill themselves. Supporters say the act, packed with safeguards, is a matter of dignity and autonomy for the dying.
Family, ethics, medicine and law collide in Jahi McMath’s life — or death
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 3, 2014
(RNS) A coroner has issued a death certificate for brain dead Jahi McMath, 13. But her mother says she lives and shows "improvement." Ethicists examine the definition of death and the challenges of hope.
Spelling out your views for end-of-life care is a ‘spiritual’ act
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 22, 2013
(RNS) Most people have not written down their views on the treatments they want -- or don't want -- if they become too ill to speak for themselves. But one expert says there's spiritual value in completing advance directives.
Black, Hispanic end-of-life views rooted in faith, family — and mistrust
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 21, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Race, religion and a sense of the role of the family all play into end-of-life decisions for African-Americans, “and you cannot disentangle them,” said Karen Bullock, a professor and head of the department of social work at North Carolina State University.
What makes a good old age? Being pain-free doesn’t top the list
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 21, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Communication, physical independence and enjoyment in daily life are more important to a good quality of life than freedom from severe pain, according to a new survey.
Americans divided on facing death: Fight it, choose it or let it come
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 21, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Most Americans hold strong views on the care they want -- or don't want -- if they are faced with an incurable disease. A new survey from Pew Research finds that the number of those who would fight death to the bitter end is growing.
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