"I'm Done": A patient's wish and will to die

CONCLUSION: Most clinicians lack formal training in communication, potentially making cases like Ms. J's highly distressing. Clinicians should feel comfortable addressing and potentially inquiring about patients' desire to hasten death. While our initial reaction might be to correct this desire, we propose reframing this expression as an opportunity to explore more about our patients.PMID:38131142 | DOI:10.1017/S1478951523001931
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research