Mercy in Dying
Joan and the Dalai Lama discuss the intersection of spirituality and practicality in providing merciful care to the dying. Joan emphasizes the importance of relieving pain and suffering while acknowledging the unconditioned nature of the mind in death. The conversation delves into the mystery of consciousness beyond medicine's reach and the transformative impact of AIDS on societal views of death.In this clip
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Joan Halifax — A Midwife to the Dying
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How can doctors have open conversations with their patients about death, as discussed in the episode 264: We need to talk about death more | Shoshana Ungerleiter, M.D. and the clip Communicating Through Loss?
How can doctors have open conversations with their patients about death, as discussed in the episode 264: We need to talk about death more | Shoshana Ungerleiter, M.D. and the clip Communicating Through Loss?