Ethical problems related to caring for the dying patient
Aguilera, P.
Revista Medica de Chile 120(6): 685-688
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0034-9887 PMID: 1341802 Document Number: 388036
A brief historic review of the approach to death in the Western world gives some insight to deal with the ethical problems related to care of the dying patient. Many such patients are currently left without adequate care. After analyzing the psychological phases these patients go through, some recommendations for their care are outlined. The communication of diagnosis and prognosis to the patient is discussed.