Abstract

REGO, Sergio  and  PALACIOS, Marisa. Human finitude and public health. Cad. Saúde Pública [online]. 2006, vol.22, n.8, pp. 1755-1760. ISSN 0102-311X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0102-311X2006000800025.

Death is an implicit subject in both health practice and health professionals' training. There is a tendency by health professionals to reduce this analysis merely to technical aspects. This paper analyzes the importance of adopting quality care at the end of life as a guide for public health care. We highlight relevant aspects for training health professionals to respect moral differences and to be prepared to discuss their own points of view.

Keywords : Hospice Care; Health Policy; Quality of Life; Bioethics.