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[Living with dignity until the end]

P A Gauthier

    The Canadian Nurse
    |March 1, 1997
    PubMed
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    This article explores end-of-life care, discussing euthanasia and assisted suicide. It emphasizes dignified dying and the natural process of death, advocating for palliative care and ethical discussions among nurses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Ethics
    • Palliative Care

    Context:

    • Explores complex end-of-life issues including euthanasia and assisted suicide.
    • Draws upon practical experience in palliative care settings.

    Purpose:

    • To defend the concept of "living with dignity to the end."
    • To encourage ethical debates relevant to nursing practice.
    • To highlight the nurse's role in observing and interpreting the needs of dying patients.

    Summary:

    • Links aggressive medical interventions, pain management, and false hope in end-of-life care.
    • Advocates for professional collaboration and comprehensive palliative measures to alleviate suffering.
    • Presents a hopeful perspective on end-of-life care.

    Impact:

    • Offers insights into the nurse's crucial role in end-of-life care.
    • Promotes a more humane and dignified approach to death and dying.
    • Encourages open dialogue on sensitive end-of-life ethical dilemmas.