Hospice Care from the Perspective of "Healthy China" / 中国医学伦理学

ABSTRACT

The cause of hospice care in modern sense has been applied in China for 30 years. Ever since the term "hospice care" was introduced, its interpretation and meaning were different. The development of hospice care in mainland China has experienced ups and downs, but not smoothly. On the one hand, it is influenced by traditional Chinese thought. The practice of sending family members to hospice care institutions often leads to unfilial and unjust accusations. On the other hand, it is due to the imperfection of relevant national policies and the lack of death education in China, which makes it difficult for people to really understand the good death. With the concept of "healthy China" put forward in 2016, the concept of hospice care has attracted people's attention again. However, the cause of hospice care in China is still facing various difficulties. Legislature, administrative departments, hospice care institutions and families must cooperate effectively in order to find countermeasures to meet the needs of hospice care and achieve considerable development.