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Reflections on death and dying

M Holstein1

  • 1Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith, and Ethics, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3215, USA. martha@prchfe.org

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|November 5, 1997
PubMed
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Americans fear a prolonged dying process, yet current medical practices often neglect compassionate end-of-life care. Reimagining medical training and prioritizing human connection over solely decision-making can foster a more dignified death.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Palliative Care
  • Thanatology

Background:

  • Modern medicine often focuses on curative treatments, potentially neglecting the complex needs of terminally ill patients.
  • Patients facing end-of-life frequently experience isolation, fear of suffering, and concerns about dignity.
  • Existing models like hospice and palliative care, while valuable, are insufficient alone to ensure a better dying experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine the medical community's role and responsibilities in end-of-life care.
  • To advocate for a paradigm shift in how dying is perceived and managed within medicine.
  • To highlight the importance of humanistic care, attentiveness, and relationships in the dying process.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of current medical practices and their impact on dying patients.
Keywords:
Death and Euthanasia

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  • Review of traditional and integrated palliative care approaches.
  • Reflection on the philosophical and ethical dimensions of death in contemporary healthcare.

    • Main Results:

    • Medicine's focus on delaying death has inadvertently "colonized" the dying process, distancing it from the human experience.
    • The emphasis on decision-making in end-of-life conversations can overshadow the need for emotional support and human connection.
    • Current medical training and practice often struggle to adequately equip healthcare professionals to provide profound, humanistic care at life's end.

    Conclusions:

    • The medical community must actively re-imagine and transform end-of-life care, integrating compassion and attentiveness.
    • Respecting and valuing palliative and supportive care as highly as curative treatment is essential.
    • Reclaiming a human-centered approach to dying requires humility and a focus on presence, acknowledging that not all aspects of dying are solvable.