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[Clinical and sociological reflections before death]

J Sánchez Alhama¹, B Gil Extremera, J Iglesias de Ussel

¹Departamento de Sociología, Universidad de Granada.

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Area of Science:

Sociology
Medical Sociology
Thanatology

Context:

The shift of death from home to hospitals in Western countries has led to a dehumanized dying experience.
Societal attitudes towards death are evolving, influenced by historical and social factors.
The phenomenon of death and dying is increasingly medicalized and institutionalized.

Purpose:

To investigate the clinical and sociological factors contributing to social rejection of death.
To analyze the historical and social dimensions of changing attitudes towards death.
To differentiate between physical and social death within the context of modern healthcare.

Summary:

This study examines how clinical and sociological elements contribute to the social rejection of death.
It explores the historical evolution of death, noting its transition from home to hospital settings.
The research highlights the dehumanization of death in hospitals and analyzes factors influencing social attitudes.

Impact:

Understanding these factors can inform strategies to improve end-of-life care and reduce social stigma surrounding death.
This research provides insights into the complex relationship between society, healthcare, and the experience of dying.
The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of thanatology and social attitudes toward mortality.