A Good Death

Question 1

What is regarded as a ‘good death’?

Answer 1

1. Affirmation of life, dying as part of a normal process.
2. Neither hasten or postpone death.
3. Maintain dignity and privacy.
4. Retain a degree of choice and control.
5. Have an understanding of what to expect.
6. Adequate relief from pain and other symptoms.
7. Opportunity to ensure wishes are respected.
8. Integrates psychological and spiritual parts of care.
9. Natural death, not prolonged pointlessly.