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Healthcare professionals can alleviate existential suffering through compassionate conversations. A new tool helps structure end-of-life discussions, improving patient dignity and physician preparedness in addressing life

Area of Science:

  • Medical Humanities
  • Palliative Care
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Existential suffering arises from a loss of meaning or life-threatening illness.
  • Compassionate communication by healthcare professionals can mitigate this distress.
  • Effective end-of-life conversations are crucial for patient well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a structured conversation tool for end-of-life care.
  • To enhance healthcare professionals' skills in addressing existential suffering.
  • To improve patient dignity and understanding during existential questioning.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on existential suffering and communication.
  • Development of a simple, structured conversation tool.

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  • Focus on practical application in clinical settings.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed tool provides a framework for end-of-life conversations.
    • It aims to make patients feel more understood and dignified.
    • It equips doctors with better strategies to manage patient suffering.

    Conclusions:

    • Structured communication tools can effectively support patients facing existential suffering.
    • Enhanced physician training in compassionate conversation is vital.
    • The tool facilitates better patient-provider dialogue in end-of-life care.