The poorest Australians are twice as likely to die before age 75 as the richest, and the gap is widening
People living in socially disadvantaged areas and outside major cities are much more likely to die prematurely, our new research...
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Five surprising findings about death and dying
Just thinking about death triggers odd behaviour, shows research. Shutterstock.com Jonathan Jong, Coventry University In this world nothing can be...
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Death: can our final moment be euphoric?
Seamus Coyle, University of Liverpool People often look like they are sleeping just after dying, having a neutral facial expression. But one of my...
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Does anyone know what your wishes are if you’re sick and dying from coronavirus?
Louise D. Hickman, University of Technology Sydney; Jane Phillips, University of Technology Sydney, and Patricia Davidson, Johns Hopkins...
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Passed away, kicked the bucket, pushing up daisies – the many ways we don’t talk about death
Knowing how to communicate about death gives us the language to discuss end-of-life topics with our loved ones. Shutterstock.com Deb Rawlings...
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[Palliative Care Series] Palliative care for children often involves treating the whole family
Palliative care specialists also need to pay attention to a sick child’s siblings. Shutterstock.com Anthony Herbert, The University of Queensland...
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[Palliative Care Series] Looking after a dying loved one at home? Here’s what you need to know
Caring can be very rewarding for both the carer and the patient. Shutterstock.com Liz Forbat, Australian Catholic University This article is part...
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[Palliative Care Series] It’s not all about death: conversations with patients in palliative care
Palliative care patients talk far more of life than of death. Shutterstock.com Matthew Grant, Monash University This article is part of our series...
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[Palliative Care Series] What is palliative care? A patient’s journey through the system
Palliative care involves a team of specialised health professionals who provide an extra layer of support to the person and their family...
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[Palliative Care Series] Five common myths about palliative care and what the science really says
Many people hold narrow, often inaccurate and outdated views of what palliative care is. Shutterstock.com Anna Collins, University of Melbourne...
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Buried beneath the trees: a plan to solve our shortage of cemetery space
David Neustein, University of Technology Sydney There’s a lack of new cemetery space in parts of Australia but we could solve that problem by...
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How voluntary assisted dying will work
On June 19, Victoria will become the first state in Australia to legalise voluntary assisted dying. shutterstock.com Ben White, Queensland...
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