Name: Let's talk about dying
Uploaded: 2012-03-25T14:00:23Z
Duration: 13 min 2 s
Description: We can't control if we'll die, but we can "occupy death," in the words of Peter Saul, an emergency doctor. He asks us to think about the end of our lives -- and to question the modern model of slow, intubated death in hospital. Two big questions can help you start this tough conversation.

We can't control if we'll die, but we can "occupy death," in the words of Peter Saul, an emergency doctor. He asks us to think about the end of our lives -- and to question the modern model of slow, intubated death in hospital. Two big questions can help you start this tough conversation.

Peter Saul: Let's talk about dying

Let's talk about dying

Embracing conversations about death can empower us to control how our dying process unfolds, challenging the medicalized model.

Exploring death's inevitability, we learn that discussing end-of-life choices can drastically reduce stress and trauma for loved ones.

Initiatives like 'Respecting Patient Choices' show when informed about end-of-life options, 98% of patients and families found it crucial.