PSYC 3170 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Health Technology, Palliative Care, The Terminal
20 Sep 2017
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10 november 15: medical and psychological care of dying patients. Medical technology has made it possible to keep some patients alive only in a legal sense. Living will are also drawn up in canada, depending on place of residence. The terminal phase of care begins when medical judgment indicates that the patient"s condition is worsening and no treatment is available to reverse or arrest the progress toward death. Palliative care: focusing on reducing pain and discomfort and improving quality of life. It is often covered by provincial or territorial health care plans. It is relatively successful in improving quality of life and reducing anxiety and depression. An important issue for those facing death is perceived control. Terminally ill people in canada can require the specific instruction of do not resuscitate . Living wills and do not resuscitate orders are both examples of advance health care directives.
