Medicine has left end - of - life choices in our hands , but can it give a ` ` good death '' ? Religion and its rituals often help believers confront their fate , but its influence has faded for many . With John Maynard 's death , many asked : Given a choice , how would we choose to die ? Lauren Hill fought for a dream -- to play in a college basketball game before she dies . Some people have been forced to try and spell out an answer ; here are their stories .
Medicine has left end - of - life choices in our hands , but can it give a ` ` good death '' ? Religion and its rituals often help believers confront their fate , but its influence has faded for many . With John Maynard 's death , many asked : Given a choice , how would we choose to die ? Some people have been forced to try and spell out an answer ; here are their stories .