Impact of Hospice and Palliative Care on Dying Well

The chapter explores the impact of hospice and palliative care on patients facing imminent death, challenges in determining when a patient is truly dying, and the role of spiritual aspects in end-of-life care. It also delves into the tension between relieving suffering and allowing patients to die well, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balance between palliation and preserving the patient's ability to engage in the process of dying well.