by KathyKastner | Jul 27, 2018 | Blog, Kathy Kastner
Dr Daphna Grossman wants to set the record straight “In healthcare it seems we talk about ‘doing everything’ or ‘doing nothing’. With Palliative care ‘nothing’ is not an option. Certainly there are standards and recommendations and then there’s the Art of Treatment:...
by KathyKastner | May 29, 2018 | Blog, Kathy Kastner
Medically Assisted Dying When medical assistance in dying – MAID (also referred to as Medically Assisted Dying – MAD and Physician Assisted Dying – PAD ) was just a twinkle in eye in most of North America, I began my layman’s journey into learning...
by KathyKastner | Mar 13, 2017 | Blog, conversations with, Medical Decisions
“Most of my healing has little to do with medicine.” “My approach has more to do with being there, listening and helping people with a different approach.” Fratkin, entrepreneur creator of Resolution Care, is a Palliative doctor whose conversations enable...
by KathyKastner | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Information
What is the Vial of LIFE Program It may sound like the fountain of youth, or miracle life-saver in a vial. It is neither. Instead, it’s information about your health care and wishes, stored in your fridge with a fridge sticker to announce its presence. LIFE...
by KathyKastner | Nov 22, 2015 | Blog, Personal Decisions
For many – perhaps most – suffering is the biggest worry about life’s end. Suffering doesn’t start and end with pain management. It includes peace of mind and comfort – both of which are highly individual, and can hold the keys to perception of and requirements for a...