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This book explores the religious understandings of a good death in hospice palliative care. It draws on research conducted in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, and provides a comparative analysis of the findings. The book argues that religious understandings of a good death are shaped by a variety of factors, including the individual's religious beliefs, the context of care, and the broader social and cultural context.

Religious Understandings of a Good Death in Hospice Palliative Care (SUNY in Religious Studies)

Religious Understandings of a Good Death in Hospice Palliative Care (SUNY series in Religious Studies)

by W. B. Bartlett

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The Importance of Religious Understandings of a Good Death

Religious understandings of a good death are important for a number of reasons. First, they can provide comfort and support to individuals who are facing death. Second, they can help individuals to make decisions about their end-of-life care. Third, they can help to shape the way that hospice palliative care is provided.

The Findings of the Research

The research findings presented in this book suggest that there is a wide range of religious understandings of a good death. However, some common themes do emerge. These include the importance of:

Peace and comfort
Reconciliation with God and others
Meaning and purpose
Hope

The research also found that the context of care can have a significant impact on religious understandings of a good death. For example, individuals who are cared for in a hospice setting are more likely to have a positive view of death than those who are cared for in a hospital setting.

The Implications of the Research

The findings of this research have a number of implications for hospice palliative care. First, they suggest that it is important to be aware of the religious beliefs of individuals who are receiving care. Second, they suggest that hospice palliative care should be tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient. Third, they suggest that hospice palliative care should be provided in a way that respects the religious beliefs of patients and their families.

This book provides a valuable resource for hospice palliative care providers. It offers a comprehensive overview of the religious understandings of a good death, and it provides practical suggestions for how to provide care that is sensitive to the religious beliefs of patients and their families.

If you are interested in learning more about religious understandings of a good death, I encourage you to read this book. It is a valuable resource for anyone who is involved in hospice palliative care.

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Religious Understandings of a Good Death in Hospice Palliative Care (SUNY series in Religious Studies)

by W. B. Bartlett

5 out of 5