Of all the named structures within the abdomen and the chest, those associated with reproduction retained the mysteries of their willful behavior long after others had been solved to the satisfaction of physicians and philosophers. Sherwin B. Nuland abdomenbehaviorchest share on social
Both individual fulfillment and the ecological balance of life on this planet are best served by dying when our inherent biology decrees that we do. Sherwin B. Nuland balancebiologydecree Change image and share on social
Long regarded as central to the contemporary understanding of medical ethics are four principles that must be satisfied in order to fulfill the requirements of moral decision-making. These principles are autonomy, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence. Sherwin B. Nuland autonomybeneficencecentral share on social
The growing professional disciplines of medical ethics and bioethics have had a profound impact on researchers, bedside doctors, associations of physicians, and government. Sherwin B. Nuland associationbedsidebioethic Change image and share on social
It's unnatural to believe death usually has a beauty and a concordance and is usually a coming together of your life's work. It leads to frustration for the patient. And it leaves grieving families convinced they did something wrong. Sherwin B. Nuland beautycomeconcordance share on social
There is, to be sure, sometimes only a small difference between being alert to possible danger and allowing oneself to become terrified to the point of paralysis by seeming or imagined portents. Sherwin B. Nuland alertallowdanger Change image and share on social
Our deaths become a part of our lives in the sense that with our deaths we give something to those who are left behind, as we have given our lives to them. Sherwin B. Nuland deathgiveleave Change image and share on social
The dignity we seek in dying must be found in the dignity with which we have lived our lives. Sherwin B. Nuland diedignityfind Change image and share on social
We have had a rewarding relationship, the belly and I. Sherwin B. Nuland bellyrelationshipreward Change image and share on social
The good thing that may yet happen during dying is not the possibility of survival when we're beyond that point. The good thing that may yet happen is that our lives will have great meaning for those we leave behind. Sherwin B. Nuland diegoodgreat share on social