The power of being able to talk at the end-of-life

The New York Times had a compelling case yesterday written by a psychoanalyst who examine the importance of being able to talk at the end-of-life. The author captures the dignity that patients experience when they can talk about their fears and hopes surrounding life and death. It is an important reminder of why all health care workers should strive to make sure patients have a voice, both in their care and to tell their story at the end of their story.