Where Americans Die — Is There Really “No Place Like Home”?
Melissa W. Wachterman, Elizabeth A. Luth, Robert Semco, Joel S. Weissman
Abstract
Interview with Dr. Melissa Wachterman on cultural factors and financial incentives driving where people in the United States choose to die. (10:09)Download The perception that a good death is one that occurs at home is ingrained in our cultural and social history. But palliative care clinicians have begun to question this idea. What is needed is high-quality end-of-life care that aligns with individual goals and needs.
Topics & Concepts
Palliative careIncentiveMedicinePlace of deathPerceptionDownloadGerontologyQuality of life (healthcare)End-of-life careNursingPsychologyWorld Wide WebMicroeconomicsNeuroscienceEconomicsComputer sciencePalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesGrief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthPatient Dignity and Privacy