A good death

J Med Internet Res. 2007 Mar 14;9(1):e6. doi: 10.2196/jmir.9.1.e6.

Abstract

The Institute of Medicine defines a good death a "one that is free from avoidable death and suffering for patients, families and caregivers in general accordance with the patients' and families' wishes." The current system creates barriers to reducing the stress and suffering that accompany a patient's end of life. Data and eHealth technology, if it were more accessible, could help patients, families, and caregivers to cope with end of life issues.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Attitude to Death*
  • Education, Medical, Continuing
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Patient Participation / methods
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Professional-Family Relations
  • Restraint, Physical / ethics
  • Resuscitation Orders
  • Terminal Care / ethics
  • Terminal Care / methods*
  • Terminal Care / standards