The approach to death in health care

Authors

  • António Barbosa Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa, Centro de Bioética

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31447/AS00032573.2003166.04

Keywords:

attitude in relation to death, thanatological movements, palliative care movements, health-care system

Abstract

New social indicators presaging a cultural movement and change of attitude in relation to death, as reflected in the thanatological and «palliative care» movements, are related to the progressive introduction of new practices and attitudes in the health-care system, all tending to reintegrate death into life.

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Published

2003-03-31

How to Cite

Barbosa, A. (2003). The approach to death in health care. Análise Social , 38(166), 35–49. https://doi.org/10.31447/AS00032573.2003166.04

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 166 (2003): New Approaches to Healthcare

Section

Research Article