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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 27
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He was given the diagnosis very brusquely but felt better when another doctor explained exactly what was wrong.
Diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which has been treated with pain relief and other symptom control.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 27
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He and his doctor learnt a lot from information from the national association for multiple sclerosis.
Diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which has been treated with pain relief and other symptom control.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 27
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At first he blamed everyone else for his illness, but then accepted it.
Diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which has been treated with pain relief and other symptom control.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 27
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He expresses anger and frustration because he can't do things for himself.
Diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which has been treated with pain relief and other symptom control.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 27
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His wife, who is a trained nurse, gave him nursing care and emotional support.
Diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which has been treated with pain relief and other symptom control.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 27
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Suggests that a person living alone might find support and friendship through the local vicar or minister.
Diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which has been treated with pain relief and other symptom control.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 27
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Says carers must insist that they are entitled to help from social services.
Diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which has been treated with pain relief and other symptom control.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 27
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Describes his experience of excruciating pain.
Diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which has been treated with pain relief and other symptom control.
Dying & bereavement
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Living with Dying
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Age 61-70
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Interview 27
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Thinks that pressure should be put on parliament to change the law on euthanasia.
Diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which has been treated with pain relief and other symptom control.
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