Tag: Palliative Care
Monica Doumit: Stand firm against euthanasia
Another dodgy anti-life campaign is underway
Happy New Year!
While most of us took a break at the end of last year, to spend time with...
Euthanasia focus would be ‘tone deaf’
Proposed timing of a NSW euthanasia push is described as so inappropriate as to be “laughable”.
Innovative ‘cuddle beds’ for humane palliative care
Cuddle beds are an important initiative
Q&A with Fr John Flader: Dignity the key in handling death
When my grandmother was dying, our family was confused about the morality of giving or withholding certain treatments suggested by the doctors. Does the...
Fr John Flader: Palliative Care Advice
Time spent with the sick and dying is invaluable. You are truly “remaining” with them, comforting them, showing them the love of Christ, giving them hope.
Vatican clear on end-of-life care
Accompany yes, but no sacraments for those requesting euthanasia says the Holy See.
Pat Garcia: We understand aged issues, but not the answers
Aged care is expensive, but for how long can we put off the inevitable investment?
Ageing and death can be difficult issues. Most of us...
Monica Doumit: The love that’s just too much trouble
Attitudes on end of life care reveal a double standard
We have known for a long time that those who describe themselves as pro-choice when...
Case reveals coercion to die
Pro life advocates say QLD case reveals danger to vulnerable people if assisted suicide is legalised.
Experts back KPMG report on palliative care
More care would boost economy and health, says report
Catholic health and aged care providers have welcomed a new report revealing that more than $450 million could be saved through better...
Federal grant for Sydney palliative experts
New project focuses on mental and emotional health
Health and welfare professionals around the country will benefit from the work of a Catholic university and hospital in...
QLD assisted suicide debate reprieve
Advocates say that urgent health reform to support the dying with increased access to palliative care must come first.