Hilary, a patient terminally ill with A.I.D.S., is ready to die. We hear her story and the reactions of caregivers whose professional training and emotional focus toward healing the sick are being challenged.
Hospice care, palliative care for dying individuals, is lauded by patients and their families. It can be provided in the home or in specialized care settings, and allows patients and their families to experience love and support during their final d...