My beloved mother-in-law died two days before Christmas. She passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by family – a relatively GoodEnding. Yet, it could have been better. My mother-in-law experienced three hospital stays in her last six weeks and was subjected to many scans, tests and procedures which might have been better avoided. Even after deciding that there would be no further medical interventions, a doctor appeared at my mother-in-law’s bedside wanting to put a camera down her throat. My mother-in-law spent her final five days under hospice care - a relief to all. It’s rarely easy knowing when and where to draw the treatment line as a loved one declines. My mother-in-law had a DNR order, Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney, however she had never engaged anyone in an end-of-life discussion. A detailed advance care plan would have benefitted everyone.