Ira R. Byock M.D. – Caregiving Articles

The Nature of Suffering and the Nature of Opportunity at the End of Life

Aging
Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
Caregiver Issues
Death and Dying
Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
Workplace - Employment Issues

Issues of care-giving by physicions. Education in med schools nowadays lacks emphasis on how to take care of a patient during terminal phases of illness. How human suffering is aliviated by doctors and healers.

Palliative Care

By Ira R. Byock M.D.

Death and Dying
End-of-Life-Hospice - Palliative Care
Wellness

Facts about palliative care and what services are available for end-of-life care.

Why Do We Make Dying So Miserable?

By Ira R. Byock M.D.

Aging
Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
Eldercare
End-of-Life-Hospice - Palliative Care
Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs

Is there a point in arguing whether assisted suicide should be legalized or not? the point is to alleviate suffering and let those who are close to the end perhaps acquire spiritual and emotional stability before they depart.