dignity at the end of life Care which should follow when a patient is diagnosed as entering the process of dying, whether or not he or she is already receiving palliative care1 to conserve dignity is central for palliative care,2,3 but in spite of this, people experiencing end-of-life care often fear loss of dignity4 dying with dignity has been defined as.
{"Image DocumentName": "End of Life Care: Oregon\u2019s Death with Dignity Act (DWDA) (cont.)", "Image ImageDescription": "Males (53%) more likely than females (47%) to choose PAS. Divorced and never-married more likely. Under 85 years of age more likely. Higher numbers of patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Motivating factors: Loss of autonomy. Loss of dignity. Decreased ability to participate in activities that make life enjoyable. The motivating factors do not include pain. 12th Annual Report on Oregon\u2019s Death with Dignity Act, March 2010.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}