The page provides a glossary of terms related to end-of-life care, death, and grief. It includes definitions for concepts such as active euthanasia, advance directives, assisted suicide, and various f...The page provides a glossary of terms related to end-of-life care, death, and grief. It includes definitions for concepts such as active euthanasia, advance directives, assisted suicide, and various forms of death (biological, brain, cardiopulmonary, and clinical). It also covers the emotional aspects of dealing with death like grief, mourning, and death anxiety, as well as legal documents like wills and living wills.
This page discusses end-of-life care options, decisions faced by individuals and families, and ethical considerations. It provides an overview of care settings such as hospitals, homes, and hospice, h...This page discusses end-of-life care options, decisions faced by individuals and families, and ethical considerations. It provides an overview of care settings such as hospitals, homes, and hospice, highlighting the percentage of deaths in each location and cultural influences. The article also covers legal aspects like advance directives, living wills, and organ donation, and ethical issues such as euthanasia and assisted suicide.
