November 2016 - My Death, My Decision

Why everyone should write an Advance Decision – the case of Paul Briggs

The case of Paul Briggs, reported in the Daily Telegraph and other papers, highlights why everyone should write an Advance Decision (AD) to refuse medical treatment in case they are ever in a situation where they would wish to refuse treatment, but are unable to speak for themselves. Mr Briggs situation shows how this could [...]

Phil Cheatle2017-07-05T10:49:15+00:00November 28th, 2016|Advance Decisions, Minimally Conscious States, Personal Stories|

Dementia now leading cause of death

A BBC report highlights the latest statistics published by the ONS on causes of death. Dementia (including Alzheimer's disease), is now the leading cause of death, accounting for 11.6% of all deaths in 2015. This has now overtaken coronary heart disease, though for men that still remains the leading cause of death. For those over [...]

Phil Cheatle2016-12-20T15:14:50+00:00November 15th, 2016|Dementia, Dignity in Dying|