The organisation of death and dying in today's society

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Nici Evans, Helen Walsh

Abstract

This literature review explores service provision for dying people in the wider context of changes in the modern hospice movement, recent government reforms and, in particular, the role of nursing in influencing and improving service delivery. These government reforms are reviewed in the context of the care of the dying. The article then examines the place of death in modern society, and health professionals' views. The concept of the 'good death' is also explored and the satisfaction of patients, carers and health professionals discussed in relation to terminal care in the community. Nursing makes a valuable contribution to the care of dying patients and nurses must take the opportunities presented to them by forthcoming healthcare changes to become proactive in representing those they care for.

Citations

Nov 15, 2007·Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health·Joachim CohenUNKNOWN EURELD Consortium
Aug 25, 2004·Journal of Advanced Nursing·Johan J R BilsenLuc Deliens
Jun 16, 2006·Journal of Nursing Scholarship : an Official Publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing·Keiko HattoriDianne N Ishida
Mar 14, 2007·International Journal of Palliative Nursing·Jayln Rose, Nel Glass
Feb 26, 2013·International Journal of Palliative Nursing·Barbara van Brummen, Lauren Griffiths
Feb 7, 2004·International Journal of Palliative Nursing·Kyriaki MystakidouLambros Vlahos

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