Robert Locklear: Successful dying: Researchers define the elements of a 'good death'

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Successful dying: Researchers define the elements of a 'good death'

For most people, the culmination of a good life is a ‘good death,’ though what that means exactly is a matter of considerable consternation. Researchers now report qualitative and quantitative studies defining a 'good death,’ ultimately identifying 11 core themes associated with dying well.