Theory and praxis of dignity in palliative care: A review

  • David Rudilla García Servicios de Hospitalización Domiciliaria-Hospital General Universitario Valencia
  • Pilar Barreto Martín Facultad de Psicología. Universidad de Valencia.
  • Amparo Oliver Facultad de Psicología. Universidad de Valencia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_PSIC.2014.v11.n1.44913
Keywords: Dignity, review, palliative care, philosophy, law, bioethics, healthcare.

Abstract

A review study on human dignity is performed in order to theoretically understand this concept in the framework of palliative care, and in which extent these ideas have been developed on a practical level. Specifically, a review of those texts focused on human dignity from philosophy, law, religion, bioethics, health care and palliative care was carried out. This review also tried to find and report some similarities and differences among different approaches. Those differences are the basis of current debate on palliative care. Authors conclude that any approach to human dignity should be closer to the clinical practice in palliative care.

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Published
2014-06-06
How to Cite
Rudilla García D., Barreto Martín P. y Oliver A. (2014). Theory and praxis of dignity in palliative care: A review. Psicooncología, 11(1), 7-18. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_PSIC.2014.v11.n1.44913
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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2014)
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