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[Death and dying in our time]

B Bron

    Fortschritte Der Medizin
    |November 9, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Modern medicine leads to more hospital deaths, leaving healthcare professionals unprepared for end-of-life care. Integrating "death and dying" education is crucial for compassionate patient support and improved communication during the dying process.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Palliative Care Education
    • Healthcare Communication

    Context:

    • Increasing number of elderly and critically ill patients dying in hospitals.
    • Healthcare professionals (doctors and nurses) often lack adequate training for end-of-life care.
    • Current practices in managing dying patients can be perceived as inhumane.

    Purpose:

    • To highlight the growing need for specialized training in end-of-life care for medical professionals.
    • To address the communication challenges and emotional conflicts inherent in discussing death and dying with patients and families.
    • To advocate for the integration of "death and dying" into medical and nursing education curricula.

    Summary:

    • Advances in technical medicine result in more deaths occurring within hospital settings.

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  • This shift necessitates new skills for healthcare providers in managing the dying process and supporting families.
  • Effective communication and emotional support are critical but often lacking, leading to inhumane care.

    • Impact:

    • Improved preparedness of doctors and nurses in handling end-of-life situations.
    • More compassionate and humanistic care for dying patients and their families.
    • Enhanced medical education to include essential skills for palliative and end-of-life communication.