April 6, 2026
(Washington Post via MSN) – You can hire a death doula anytime after a terminal diagnosis, but it’s more common during hospice care, which is end-of-life care for people with a life expectancy of six months or less that focuses … Read More
March 13, 2026
(CBS News) – A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing. The state says it proceeded to investigate and revoke the licenses of 280 hospices. But since then, … Read More
March 2, 2026
(New York Times) – Nearly all Medicare hospice patients receive care in their residence. So, as is standard, we enlisted the services of a Medicare-approved hospice agency. We soon encountered a harsh reality, however. Dying at home isn’t easy, even … Read More
February 26, 2026
(Tallahassee Democrat) – The challenges presented during times of serious illness often make people think of two options: pain or poison. Five Wishes offers a different path, where families can plan for care before a health crisis. And, even when a cure … Read More
February 25, 2026
(Washington Post via MSN) – Some experts say the debate over assisted suicide — which has been ongoing for decades — is being pushed to the fore as baby boomers see their own parents die and contemplate what they view … Read More
February 20, 2026
(Rest of World) – There is growing demand for recreating dead and absent family members for events using AI. Sharma is among a growing number of Indians discovering the power of AI deepfakes to resurrect dead family members, create voice … Read More
February 16, 2026
(Public Discourse) – So, all in all, a propitious time to reflect on Sen. Ben Sasse’s announcement, in December of last year, that he has been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. As he says, that diagnosis is without doubt … Read More
February 16, 2026
(CT) – Our culture idolizes independence and self-sufficiency to the point that people fear dependence on others more than almost anything else. The feeling of “being a burden” and a pervasive sense of loneliness are major reasons people seek euthanasia. … Read More
February 9, 2026
(The Atlantic) – You can buy an AI version of your lost loved one. But should you? When Justin Harrison got the call in 2022 telling him that his mother would likely die within the day, he didn’t panic. He … Read More
February 5, 2026
(New York Times) – His wife paced the room as she talked, her tone pressured. She wanted to know what we were going to do next — surely, we would transfuse and restart antibiotics. I explained our care plans for … Read More
February 3, 2026
(WSJ) – There is a looming crisis in America’s death industry. Green-Wood Cemetery might have found a lifeline. The storied 478-acre Brooklyn burial ground, like many across the U.S., is running out of room for new occupants. With the help … Read More
January 27, 2026
(The Independent) – A charity boss fears some hospice staff and volunteers may resign if the assisted dying bill becomes law, as the sector braces for profound changes. In an already under-resourced workforce, Hospice UK’s chief executive Toby Porter fears … Read More
January 16, 2026
(NPR) – The cancer screening, education and treatment were led by a hospice — an institution traditionally limited to easing the pain of the dying. The team at Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja in Uganda had long wanted to do … Read More
January 7, 2026
Clinical Ethics (vol. 20, no. 4, 2025) is available online by subscription only. Articles include:
December 31, 2025
(NPR) – Over time, that “death anxiety” transformed into something else: an appreciation for the present moment, says Park, who often writes about this topic on his Instagram. “When death is on the forefront of your mind, it’s almost like … Read More
December 24, 2025
(New York Times) – Sudden surges of anguish can accompany intense mourning. That’s not unusual, experts say, and sometimes even helpful. She would feel unexpectedly tense up, her heart racing as a wave of emotions washed over her. “Nobody could … Read More
December 19, 2025
(Plough) – Christians should oppose euthanasia. But we also need to start showing real concern for those who feel they have no other option. On December 17, 2025, New York governor Kathy Hochul announced that she intends to sign the … Read More
December 17, 2025
(Plough) – In Vienna, a hospital offers palliative care to babies with debilitating diagnoses. Through a “life protection agency,” as pro-life associations are commonly known in Austria, the young couple learned of a possible alternative. Since 2020, Vienna’s St. Josef … Read More
December 2, 2025
(WSJ) – A year later, she was suing the Brown sisters and their mother. Thomas wanted a share of a multimillion-dollar medical-malpractice award they had won after Joe Brown died of an undiagnosed aortic aneurysm. After all, she was his … Read More
December 1, 2025
(New York Times) – A pacemaker can solve the problem; without one, it can be fatal. But he did not want a pacemaker. His doctors called the psychiatrists to come see him, as we do when people are making decisions … Read More
November 26, 2025
BMC Medical Ethics has new articles available online. Articles include:
November 7, 2025
(Wired Videos) – The ability to communicate with the dead. Immortality. Conquering death and breaking down the impenetrable barrier between the living and departed: it’s something humans have long strived for. Are advancements in technology bringing us closer to that … Read More
October 21, 2025
(Ars Technica) – Doctors share top concerns of AI surrogates aiding life-or-death decisions. For more than a decade, researchers have wondered whether artificial intelligence could help predict what incapacitated patients might want when doctors must make life-or-death decisions on their … Read More
October 17, 2025
(KFF Health News) – Barden, 75, never had children. She’s lived on her own in western Massachusetts since her husband passed away in 2003. “You hit a point in your life when you’re not climbing up anymore, you’re climbing down,” … Read More
October 2, 2025
(5280 via Longreads) – More Americans are seeking expanded end-of-life options, and interest in Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) is increasing, with the practice now legal in 11 states. In Colorado, about 1,100 people have used MAID, and recent state … Read More
