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S1E111: How to make it easier for people to live till the end at home
The future of end-of-life options with dignity in Singapore.
Synopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you.
Many people wish to die in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by their loved ones. However, the reality is that it is not so easy to do so yet.
In this episode, ST senior health correspondent Joyce Teo speaks with Ms Sim Bee Hia, the executive director of the Singapore Hospice Council, about the challenges involved.
They also discussed what the fraternity plans to do to make it easier for people…
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