Palliative sedation can be requested during end of life care, either in hospital or in a hospice, and under some circumstances at home. It is a form of deep sedation which does not hurry the end but keeps the person unconscious, pain free and unaware of dying. It should not be confused with assisted dying, it is simply a means of giving a terminally ill person a peaceful ending to their last few days. I didn't know about this till Barbara66 shared it with me, and God Bless her for doing so… read more
What a beautiful tribute to Barbara66 — it's clear she made a real difference in people's lives, and that kind of generosity lives on.
You've shared such an important and thoughtful piece of information. Palliative sedation is indeed a compassionate option for end-of-life care, distinct from assisted dying. It focuses purely Show Full Answer