Pentobarbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. Pentobarbital slows the activity of your brain and nervous system. Pentobarbital is used short-term to treat insomnia. Pentobarbital is also used as an emergency treatment for seizures, and to cause you to fall asleep for surgery. One brand name for this drug is Nembutal, best known as the Read More…
Advance Care Planning
Monday 5 October 2015 by
Advance Care Planning — a legal plan outlining a patient’s last wishes regarding death and medical intervention. Geelong’s ACP program is run through Barwon Health at University Hospital. Advance Care Planning (ACP) ‘For Everyone’ Advance Care Planning is an important process. It involves talking with friends and loved ones about your future health care wishes, Read More…
Let’s talk about dying | Peter Saul
Monday 2 June 2014 by
If you are interested in how you wish to die, then listen to this very interesting perspective offered by Doctor, and intensive care specialist Peter Saul. Over the past 35 years Peter Saul has been intimately involved in the dying process for over 4,000 patients. He is passionate about improving the ways we die. We Read More…
How To Die
Wednesday 14 May 2014 by
People will be able to come here and learn how to die peacefully. Personally, I am a coward. There is no way I could commit suicide by jumping off a bridge, or jumping in front a moving train. Its just not me. The methods I will publish are intended for older, infirm people, who wish Read More…
Suicide Support
Wednesday 1 January 2014 by
MRTD is not about suicide. If you are interested in understanding suicide and how to support someone experiencing suicidal ideation, visit the Conversations Matter or beyondblue websites. If you (or someone you know) require immediate assistance, contact one of the following 24/7 crisis support services: Lifeline (13 11 14), Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 Read More…
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