Dr Libby Sallnow on The Value of Death: Bringing Death Back into Life

On today's episode of What About Death!?, Tsultrim speaks with Dr Libby Sallnow, a palliative care consultant and researcher from London in the UK. Dr Sallnow has been a leader in developing social and public health approaches to death, dying and loss for over two decades and she was recently the first author of the Lancet Commission "The Value of Death: Bringing Death Back into Life." This fascinating commission explores how we understand death in the 21st Century and considers the implications of the various systems that determine how we die. Dr. Sallnow offers insights into how we can develop a "realistic utopia" in relation to dying, death and grief that is hopeful, intentional and actually values dying and death. Read the Lancet commission on The Value of Death: https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/value-of-deathLearn more about Dr Sallnow and her work: https://www.endoflifecare.be/libby-sallnowThis episode of What About Death!? is hosted by Tsultrim and edited by Werner Mathiuet. Special thanks to Shannon Callander and the whole Karuna team.Brought to you by karuna.org.auFollow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcastOur music is Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino.If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.