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[Palliative medicine before euthanasia]

W Astudillo Alarcón1, C Mendinueta Aguirre, E Astudillo Alarcón

  • 1Hospital Matía Calvo, La Paz, San Sebastián.

Revista De Medicina De La Universidad De Navarra
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Palliative medicine focuses on symptom control and family support for terminally ill patients. It explores suffering and end-of-life decisions, emphasizing life quality over hastened death.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Palliative Care
  • Gerontology

Context:

  • Terminal illness presents complex challenges for patients and families.
  • End-of-life care involves difficult medical decision-making processes.
  • Suffering, suicide, and euthanasia requests are critical concerns in dying care.

Purpose:

  • To review the multifaceted causes of suffering in terminal patients.
  • To analyze the process of medical decision-making concerning euthanasia requests.
  • To highlight the importance of symptom management and quality of life in palliative care.

Summary:

  • Palliative medicine provides options for managing distressing symptoms in terminal patients.
  • The review examines factors contributing to suffering, suicide, and euthanasia requests.
  • Focus shifts towards enhancing remaining life quality rather than hastening death.

Impact:

  • Informs healthcare providers on comprehensive end-of-life care strategies.
  • Supports families navigating the complexities of terminal illness.
  • Promotes a patient-centered approach prioritizing quality of life and symptom relief.

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