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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
Published on: September 30, 2020
[Ethical reflections on the Measures Taken in Nursing Homes During Pandemic]
1Cátedra de Humanización y cuidado a personas mayores. Universidad Católica de Murcia. Facultad de Enfermería. Universidad Católica de Murcia. Sociedad Murciana de Enfermería Geriátrica y Gerontológica. Calle Orden de Santiago, Abarán, Murcia.+34660742618. gomezmartinezcarmelo@gmail.com.
Abstract:
The crisis in the health system caused by COVID-19 has left some important humanitarian deficits on how to care for the sick in their last days of life. The humanization of the dying process has been affected in three fundamental aspects, each of which constitutes a medical and ethical duty necessary. In this study, I analyze why dying accompanied, with the possibility of saying goodbye and receiving spiritual assistance, constitutes a specific triad of care and natural obligations that should not be overlooked - even in times of health crisis - if we do not want to see human dignity violated and violated some fundamental rights derived from it.
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