My condolences to Mr. Kondracke on his loss and let me add my support to his message on the value and importance of Hospice Care, Congress should aid ‘good death’ like my mother's. My father-in-law, Bob Day (see here) passed away in peace and comfort last October under the care of Hospice of Spokane. Unlike Mr. Kondracke's mother, Bob passed away at the Hospice House, a beautiful and peaceful place where no one wanted for anything and everyone was treated with the highest regard and respect. It was truly an environment designed with the family as well as the patient in mind. One could not imagine a more serene and peaceful place to be during the last days or hours of life. So, yes, if Obama is to change our health care then please let him give consideration to the dignity of death and to the desire of those who must die to die with dignity and in serene peace.
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