Hospice
‘What I really needed was a hug’: Madrid hospice workers make sure the unhoused won’t die alone
Dozens of people who are homeless die every year in Spain, often on the streets — and usually alone. But one small hospice program is trying to make a difference by connecting with homeless people and spending time with them, even at the very end of life.
Health Care Hot Button: ‘Death Panels’ vs. Doctor Consultations
In regards to the controversial end-of-life provisions in President Obama’s health care plan, The Takeaway speaks with Laurel Coleman, a geriatrician and palliative care specialist, and Amity Shlaes, a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.