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In China, a ‘Good Death’ Still Means Putting the Family First

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

One professor has spent years asking Chinese people how they would like to live out their last moments, finding most emphasized the importance of their families, with little mention of personal choice and autonomy.

Is China Ready for Hospice Care?

Hospices remain rare in China. Those that do exist are often underfunded and overlooked.

The Backstory of China’s Real-Life ‘Farewells’

Chinese families often prefer to keep sick members in the dark, but their reasons for doing so are as much practical as cultural.

From Curing to Caring: Why China Needs a New Approach to Pain

Faced with a rapidly aging population, the country’s medical establishment must move away from “body-centered” care models and adopt a more “person-centered” approach.