TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Perceptions of a good death among German medical students
JO  - Death studies
A1  - Meffert, Cornelia
A1  - Stößel, Ulrich
A1  - Körner, Mirjam
A1  - Becker, Gerhild
SP  - 307
EP  - 315
VL  - 39
IS  - 5
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0748-1187
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2014.951496
ID  - ref1
ER  -