BIOETHICAL UNDERSTANDING AMONG CRITICAL CARE NURSES TOWARDS DEATH AND DYING IN SELECTED TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN QUEZON

BIOETHICAL UNDERSTANDING AMONG CRITICAL CARE NURSES TOWARDS DEATH AND DYING IN SELECTED TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN QUEZON - QUEZON CITY FEU-NRMF 2009

ABSTRACT: While the present life expectancy has been extended considerably, death and dying is still inevitable. With increasing death from degenerative processes which require extended terminal care, the problem of caring for the dying patient has become a major concern in the health care system. Through this study, specific needs of the nurses who work with the dying patient is envisioned to be better identified as means of providing the type of care that will make the dying less traumatic and hopefully peaceful.

School of Nursing

N20090001