A Good Death? Finding a Balance Between the Interests of Patients and Caregivers

Uses two case examples to explore the meaning of a "good death," focusing on problems created by culturally approved conceptualizations of death/dying. The values of autonomy, independence, & self-control can often overshadow the reality of negative consequences for family members &...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Generations (San Francisco, Calif.) Calif.), 1998-10, Vol.22 (3), p.87-91
Hauptverfasser:	Ellingson, Stephen, Fuller, Jon D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Caregivers Cultural Values Death Dying Ethics Frustration Health care industry Homes Individualism Morality Nonmaleficence Patients Quality of life Social Values Spousal abuse
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