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Searching for euthanatos: the hospice alternative

T L Corbett, D M Hai

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    |March 1, 1979
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    Summary

    American culture often avoids discussing death, hindering a realistic approach. The Euthanatos concept, or "good death," offers patients hospice care to integrate dying into life, addressing emotional and physical needs.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Thanatology
    • Palliative Care

    Background:

    • American culture prioritizes happiness and technology, creating barriers to a realistic death perspective.
    • Societal norms often discourage open discussion and acceptance of mortality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the concept of Euthanatos (a 'good death') within hospice care.
    • To examine how hospice settings can facilitate a more integrated end-of-life experience.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of the Euthanatos concept.
    • Review of hospice care principles and patient experiences.

    Main Results:

    • Hospice environments provide a supportive setting for patients to confront and integrate the dying process.

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    • Conclusions:

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