The hospice: Humane care for the dying

The hospice movement arose as a reaction to the dehumanizing atmosphere of acute-care hospitals, where excessive utilization of life support equipment deprived dying patients of a meaningful vision of their destiny. Respecting the spiritual quest of the terminally ill for wholeness and dignity, the...

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Main Author: Franco, Vincent W. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [1985]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 1985, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 79-89
Further subjects:B Spiritual Support
B Pastoral Care
B Health Care Financing
B Health Care Staff
B Legislative Action
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