Passed away, kicked the bucket, pushing up daisies – the many ways we don’t talk about death

We use euphemisms about death and dying to soften the blow of the real words, or because we feel awkward being direct. But this can lead to misunderstanding and confusion.

Palliative care should be embraced, not feared

‘Living Well with Chronic Illness’ is the theme of National Palliative Care Week this week, but Australia needs to improve its approach, says Flinders University Emeritus Professor Ian Maddocks.