A "good death," according to a focus group of terminally ill patients, included which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Adequate pain and symptom management
b. Allowing loved ones to make end-of-life decisions
c. Dying that is not prolonged
d. A conclusion to relationships with loved ones
e. Minimal financial and emotional burdens on family members
f. Using remaining time to strengthen relationships with loved ones
ANS: A, C, E, F
In a 1999 study, a focus group of terminally ill patients defined what would constitute a good death for them. The results fit into five categories: adequate pain and symptom management, the ability to make their own decisions, dying that is not prolonged, minimal emotional and financial burden on their families, and the ability to use remaining time to strengthen their relationships with their loved ones.
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