“Gomers are human beings who have lost what goes into being human beings. They want to die, and we will not let… — Samuel Shem Copy Share Image
“A paradigm shift of viewing palliative care or hospice as a gift instead of seeing it as giving up has the potential… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“If I had you, I would have never worried about the end of life; I don’t know why you do then.” — M.F. Moonzajer Copy Share Image
“I believe it’s imperative to bring the light of support and knowledge to patients and families when death is approaching.” — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“The window of opportunity to plan and prepare for the end of his life had closed gradually. Any cracks left open to… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“I entered the picture in the eleventh hour as a guide to the exit of his life. I navigated as best I… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“Our health care approaches squander billions on extravagant treatment regimes that end up accomplishing little, as a society we refuse to adopt… — Robert Martensen Copy Share Image
“I felt myself in a sticky spot as a daughter and desperately needed a third party, such as a doctor, to address… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
“When I reflect on the stories of death supported by hospice care and contrast it with our story depicting an absence of… — Lisa J. Shultz Copy Share Image
