Why Language Matters When You Know You’re Dying
- by Maria Lopez
- July 13, 2017
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In this TedEd video UK Palliative Care Consultant Mark Taubert talks about language and the experiences of dying patients. Using quotes from his patients he reflects on four key points:
- Less militaristic battle metaphors in cancer and palliative care please;
- Easy on all the positivity lark, I can feel sad if I want to;
- When I planned for the worst, I actually felt a sense of relief;
- Lighten up, I'm not dead yet!
https://ed.ted.com/on/7l3uUMx2#watch
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