Date of Award
Winter 12-11-2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Abstract
End-of-life planning is not on the minds of most patients and their families, which in the event of a crisis leaves them unprepared and unsure of the options available. There is not enough literature and discussion happening in the medical community today regarding End-Life-Planning to encourage and promote patient awareness. The review of literature will show by educating patients of the options available to them, it may help them be more prepared. Patients will be more mindful of their options such as the ability to die at home and to know it is less stressful on the patient and their families. Another benefit is the fact that it can reduce the cost of healthcare expenses. The problem, however, is that End-of-life planning is not typically on medical questionnaires and physicians find it difficult to talk about it during a routine health exam. The research on this topic looks at the benefits to educating patients before they become Medicare aged or terminally ill to determine if it will help increase the rate of end-of-life planning for all patients. Physicians and patients were surveyed on their attitudes and knowledge towards end-of-life planning. The research looks at the physicians and patients’ attitudes and beliefs about end-of-life planning, which can help develop long term goals for end-of-life planning for patients of all ages.
Recommended Citation
Kelada, Janine, "End-of-Life Planning" (2016). EMPA Capstones. 170.
https://digitalcommons.law.ggu.edu/capstones/170