Conversations on Dying

A Palliative-Care Pioneer Faces His Own Death

The story of the end-of-life experience of a palliative care physician who helped thousands of patients to die well.Dr. Larry Librach dedicated his life and his career to helping his patients navigate their final journey. Then, in April 2013, Larry was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.Larry knew the death he wanted. He wanted to die at home, surrounded by his family: his wife of forty years, his children, and his grandchildren. He did. He was peaceful and calm at the end. Larry proved that the “good death” isn’t a myth. It can be done, and he showed us how.

By: Phil Dwyer
Published By: Dundurn Group
Year: 2016

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