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[Death in medical practice. Excluded subjectivity].

A Alvarez1

  • 1Departamento de Psicología Médica, Psiquiatría y Salud Mental, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM. asun@internet.com.mx

Revista De Investigacion Clinica; Organo Del Hospital De Enfermedades De La Nutricion
|March 21, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Modern medical practice often neglects patient emotions at the end of life due to technological advances and societal shifts away from discussing death. Medical education must evolve to prepare students for compassionate end-of-life care.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Palliative Care
  • Sociology of Health

Context:

  • The article examines the evolution of medical practice concerning end-of-life care.
  • It identifies two primary drivers: advancements in medical technology and societal changes in attitudes toward death.
  • Contemporary medical practice is characterized by a diminished focus on patient subjectivity and emotional needs.

Purpose:

  • To review the current state of medical practice in end-of-life care.
  • To analyze the contributing factors to the neglect of patient emotional needs.
  • To advocate for improved medical education in palliative and end-of-life care.

Summary:

  • Technological progress in medicine has inadvertently reduced the emphasis on patient subjectivity.

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  • Societal attitudes have shifted towards the negation of death, impacting healthcare interactions.
  • Physicians currently struggle to address the emotional requirements of patients nearing the end of life.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights a critical gap in current medical training regarding compassionate end-of-life care.
    • Underscores the need for a more holistic approach that integrates emotional support alongside medical treatment.
    • Calls for curriculum reform in medical schools to equip future physicians with essential skills for patient-centered end-of-life support.