@article{ref1,
title="Perceptions of a good death among German medical students",
journal="Death studies",
year="2015",
author="Meffert, Cornelia and Stößel, Ulrich and Körner, Mirjam and Becker, Gerhild",
volume="39",
number="5",
pages="307-315",
abstract="The purpose of our study was to examine the perceptions of a good death among medical students, who are future care providers. The authors identified 9 domains that contribute to a good death according to first- and fifth-year medical students (N = 432). From their perspective, being free from pain and physical distress is only 1 important component of a good death, and other elements such as psychosocial issues should also be taken into account. A majority of medical students considers psychosocial well-being as a highly relevant aspect of patients' conditions. The results of this study could help to develop concepts for better care and more empathy, which are needed to ensure a good death for all patients.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0748-1187",
doi="10.1080/07481187.2014.951496",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2014.951496"
}