The general public is unfamiliar with end-of-life care terms. This is among the findings of a study published in the Journal of Medical Ethics and funded by the Irish Hospice Foundation.

The authors (J. McCarthy/J.Weafer/M.Loughrey) say the study paints a picture of a general public that is not very comfortable with or informed about the processes of dying and death. Great sensitivity is required of health professionals who must negotiate the timing and the context of breaking bad news with patients and families.

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