Dr Mitesh Patel: Dying with dignity

Decades of medical and technological advancements mean people are now living longer than ever. But an aging population is a double-edged sword; certain diseases become more treatable with the passing of time, while a whole host of other age and lifestyle-related conditions become increasingly prevalent. It is within the global middle class where the longest lives are being led. It is also here where other lifestyle-related conditions, such as obesity and heart disease, are on the rise. This unfortunate reality means that many of us should now expect to be faced with a chronic, termina...