학술논문

On death and dying in emergency department.
Document Type
Article
Source
Emergency Medicine Australasia. Apr2024, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p318-321. 4p.
Subject
*DEATH & psychology
*EMERGENCY physicians
*PHYSICIANS' attitudes
*HOSPITAL mortality
*CAUSES of death
*EUTHANASIA
*TERMINAL care
*PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
Language
ISSN
1742-6731
Abstract
The article focuses on the complexities of managing death and dying in emergency departments (EDs), highlighting changes in societal attitudes towards death, challenges faced by ED clinicians, and the spectrum of death and dying experiences in EDs. Topics include the transition of death from home to healthcare facilities, the impact of medical advancements on end-of-life care, and the challenges and learning opportunities associated with unexpected deaths in EDs.