These stories have been taken from the VP-Net Spring Institute Report. More experiences from our 2007 Think Tank and 2008 Institute will be added to this section in the future. These stories have been chosen to illustrate the connection between people’s experiences and the critical concepts we are investigating in our research.
When? Deciding when end of life begins: The case of a woman with a fluctuating condition
Deciding when end of life begins: The social aspects of disability in end of life decision making
Power inequality in end of life decision making: The case of Barbara Howe
The importance of assistive devices: supporting people to live until they die
Supports help dispel the desire to die: the case of Elizabeth Bouvier
Communication is a central part of good care: palliative care physicians are allies
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