A Good Death

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 14 Mar 2007 English Publisher:JMIR Publications Inc.Journal:Journal of Medical Internet Research, volume 9, page e6 (eissn: 1438-8871,

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Authors: Gustafson, David H;

doi: 10.2196/jmir.9.1.e6

A Good Death

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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.

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Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics, R858-859.7, Guest Editorial, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

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