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"The American Way of End-of-Life Care"
"The American Way of End-of-Life Care"
"The American Way of End-of-Life Care"
Monday 14th January 2019
Jackie Wolf reflects on her mother's lung cancer journey to discuss the American end-of-life care system, advocating for patient autonomy and hospice care.
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking End-of-Life Care: Jackie Wolf's Personal Journey
Medical expenses are a factor in more than 60% of personal bankruptcies in The United States.
How do we balance quality of life with the cost of medical treatments in our final days? In this poignant episode of 'Lifespan', host Jackie Wolf shares her deeply personal story of her mother's battle with lung cancer to shed light on the American approach to end-of-life care. Jackie’s mother passed away in 2010, and her experience serves as a powerful example of the often futile and expensive treatments that characterize the U.S. healthcare system.
The episode dives into the tough decisions families face, highlighting the critical need for patient autonomy and the importance of honest conversations between doctors and patients about prognosis and treatment options. Jackie advocates for hospice care as a compassionate alternative to aggressive treatments that can lead to financial ruin without improving quality of life. This episode is a heartfelt call to rethink how we handle end-of-life care, encouraging listeners to consider the value of quality over quantity.
If you've ever faced or feared these difficult choices, Jackie's story offers both insight and solace.