Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: palliative approach

  • Opening

    Shelley Schoepflin SandersPortland, OR, United States “Sure, I’ll take her ashes.” I heard my own voice from far away, but with real clarity I knew the decision was right. I know what to do with ashes. I will do something beautiful for Genevieve. The kind hospice nurse helped me finish signing Ginny’s Medicare benefits over…