Editorial
A time to Die?
Many years ago, I visited a woman – Pamela – living with a degenerative neurological condition. The prognosis was clear, as were the increasing limits to Pamela’s abilities. Initially our conversations happened, painstakingly, in a low voice with much effort. As time went on this transformed into equally lengthy discussions using an alphabet board and a pointer. Today, technology would no doubt enhance this process of communication. I was the vicar of the local parish, and Pamela was a practising Anglican, receiving Holy Communion every couple of weeks.
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