Time of death
“And in the end, when the life went out of him and my hands could not work no more, I left that […]
Category: Term 2 (2019)
Waiting for surgery – living a life on hold
Waiting times for general health services, and surgery in particular, is commonly publicized as a growing concern for health systems which are […]
The right to die.
During my second block, general block in Malmesbury, Swartland Hospital. I had an obese patient with L4 and L5 osteoarthritis, this patient […]
questions regarding the life of a terminally ill infant
‘When a child dies, it is always out of season. When a child dies, dreams die and we are all diminished by […]
The Walls have ears and the Door eyes
Have you ever found yourself walking down a passage in a hospital or public setting discussing a patients’ diagnosis, treatment, reactions or […]
Euthanasia – An informed choice or unlawful death
Euthanasia is a word derived from the Greek word ‘euthanatos’ which means easy death. Euthanasia refers to the act of ending an […]
When the thought of death sinks in…
“Death is the opposite of life, but a part of it.” – Haruki Murakami I’ve never given much thought to death, but […]
Isolophobia
Isolophobia: In our ethics class we have covered the topic of life and death. We have covered the responsibility patients and their […]
Grant me my last wish
you-were-always-my-favorite-to-manipulate-harry-blis I remember 10 May as if it was yesterday. It was a grey day. I was extremely tired but excited […]
Euthanasia
Euthanasia Madelein du Plessis 3635464 Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending a life, to end suffering of a terminally ill […]