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Learning about death.

U MacLean

    Journal of Medical Ethics
    |June 1, 1979
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    Medical education inadequately addresses terminal illness care, despite growing research. Integrating palliative care and end-of-life discussions into medical and nursing curricula is crucial for healthcare professionals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Palliative Care
    • Bioethics

    Background:

    • Research on attitudes toward terminal illness and its care is expanding.
    • There is a perceived gap in the formal education of healthcare professionals regarding end-of-life care.
    • Physicians may avoid discussions about death and disability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review existing research on attitudes towards terminal illness and care.
    • To advocate for improved inclusion of end-of-life care education in medical and nursing training.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of research on attitudes to terminal illness.
    • Analysis of current medical and nursing curricula.

    Main Results:

    Keywords:
    Empirical Approach

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  • Existing research highlights the importance of addressing terminal illness.
  • Current medical and nursing education often neglects crucial aspects of end-of-life care and communication.

    • Conclusions:

    • Increased awareness and literature necessitate the integration of terminal illness and palliative care into medical and nursing education.
    • Failure to educate future doctors and nurses on these topics is no longer justifiable.