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Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | The Latest Research, Commentary, And News
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What Constitutes A 'Good Death'?
In a Narrative Matters essay featured in Health Affairs, author Nora
Osman Segar asks, "What constitutes a "good death"?
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals almost universally adopted
visitor restrictions. While these policies helped protect staff and
vulnerable patients, they have had unintended negative consequences for
patients, families, and front-line workers.
As policies have evolved to include exceptions for dying patients, there
are still many who are not allowed what on their terms is a 'good
death.'
"By prioritizing protection over presence, these policies harm health
care workers who recognize the importance of family at the bedside but
who are asked to repeatedly to turn families away, increasing the
already profound distress of providing care during this time," Segar
concludes.
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The winning poet will receive a $500 prize and publication in the
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