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Dying as failure.

L Thomas

    The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science
    |December 13, 1979
    PubMed
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    Societal attitudes toward death have shifted significantly over forty years. Modern protracted dying processes are now often viewed as medical failures, unlike the past respect for death as a metaphysical event.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Sociology
    • Thanatology
    • End-of-Life Care Studies

    Background:

    • Over the past four decades, significant transformations have occurred in mortality patterns and end-of-life care.
    • Historically, death was often perceived as a metaphysical event, commanding societal respect.
    • Contemporary perspectives on dying have evolved, influenced by medical advancements and care practices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the evolution of societal attitudes toward death and dying.
    • To explore the impact of changes in end-of-life care on perceptions of death.
    • To contrast historical and contemporary views on the dying process.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of historical and contemporary societal views on death.
    • Review of literature on changes in mortality and medical care over forty years.

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  • Comparative study of attitudes towards death as a metaphysical event versus a protracted medical process.

    • Main Results:

    • A notable shift in attitudes towards death has been observed over the last forty years.
    • The perception of death has moved from a respected metaphysical event to an evidence of failure in protracted dying.
    • Modern, prolonged dying processes, often lasting years, are increasingly seen as indicative of medical or personal failure.

    Conclusions:

    • Societal attitudes towards death are dynamic and significantly influenced by changes in medical care and mortality patterns.
    • The prolonged nature of dying in contemporary medicine has altered its perception, often negatively.
    • Re-evaluating the societal and medical framing of the dying process is crucial for improving end-of-life care and acceptance.