A story of sacrifice and determination that marked an era, leaving an indelible imprint on the heart of care and solidarity. May 12 – International Nurses Day On International Nurses Day, we celebrate a profession that unites scientific expertise, deep humanity, and genuine compassion. A nurse is not merely …
The case of Sonya Caleffi represented one of the most complex episodes of judicial news related to the Italian healthcare system in the early 2000s. The story raises significant questions about the relationship of trust between patients, healthcare professionals, and institutions, while also fitting into a broader, internationally documented phenomenon …
In modern society, death is often treated as something distant, almost invisible. It is discussed in clinical terms, managed through technology, and frequently confined within hospital walls. Yet for healthcare professionals—especially nurses—death is not only an event to document or delay. It is a profound moment in the human experience. …
The awareness of having the opportunity to eat for the last time in life carries symbolic and psychological meanings that deserve particular attention, especially from a nursing perspective. The “last meal” represents a practice rich in meaning in contexts where death has already been decided and is irreversible, placing the …
