The patient's wish to die : research, ethics, and palliative care
Rehmann-Sutter
Ohnsorge, KathrinContributor
Ohnsorge, KathrinEditor
Gudat, HeikeContributor
Gudat, HeikeEditor
Rehmann-Sutter, ChristophContributor
Rehmann-Sutter, ChristophEditor
Despite having the best palliative care, some patients develop a wish to die. The wish to die under these circumstances need not be symptomatic of suboptimal care. However, for those involved in their care, being confronted with a patient who expresses such a wish can be morally, intellectually, and emotionally challenging. This book explores the subjective experience and needs of patients who hold such wishes, the meanings these wishes may have for them, and some of the moral and practical challenges presented by caring for these patients.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Despite having the best palliative care, some patients develop a wish to die. The wish to die under these circumstances need not be symptomatic of suboptimal care. However, for those involved in their care, being confronted with a patient who expresses such a wish can be morally, intellectually, and emotionally challenging. This book explores the subjective experience and needs of patients who hold such wishes, the meanings these wishes may have for them, and some of the moral and practical challenges presented by caring for these patients.
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Right to die
Euthanasia
Assisted suicide
Terminal care
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Psychology
Terminally Ill
Decision Making
Ethics
Right to Die
Pain
Advance Care Planning
Patient Care Planning
Patient Rights
Patient Care
Thinking
Neurologic Manifestations
Persons
Morals
Behavioral Sciences
Health Services
Comprehensive Health Care
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities
Therapeutics
Mental Processes
Nervous System Diseases
Human Rights
Psychology, Social
Patient Care Management
Psychology
Social Control, Formal
Diseases
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Health Care
Sociology
Health Services Administration
Social Sciences
Medical Ethics & Philosophy
Medicine
Health & Biological Sciences