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[Perimortal management--humanistic assignment and responsibility. Attempt at status determination]
K Blumenthal-Barby1, K Spyra, P Mehls
1Institut für Sozialhygiene und Organisation des Gesundheitswesens Maxim Zetkin, Berlin.
Zeitschrift Fur Alternsforschung
|March 1, 1989
Summary
Interdisciplinary cooperation is crucial for understanding life, death, and dying. A dedicated working group fosters discussion on end-of-life care, improving support for patients and survivors.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Sociology
- Psychology
Context:
- The increasing institutionalization of dying and advancements in medical technology necessitate a comprehensive approach to end-of-life care.
- Historical neglect of death and dying has created a gap in understanding and support systems.
Purpose:
- To establish a platform for discussing theoretical and practical aspects of perimortal medicine.
- To integrate the study of bereavement and sympathy into end-of-life care discussions.
Summary:
- The formation of the "perimortal medicine" working group in 1983 facilitates interdisciplinary dialogue on death, dying, and related issues.
- This collaborative effort addresses the complexities arising from societal and medical changes.
Impact:
- Enhancing the quality of care for terminally ill patients.
- Improving support and care for grieving survivors.
- Fostering a more holistic understanding of the end-of-life experience.