What is this death?

Abstract

Medicine has evolved significantly, with an emphasis on the defense of life and prolongation of existence, which led to the creation of Palliative Care in 1967. These aim to maintain the dignity and autonomy of patients with terminal illnesses, promoting humanized care. The study proposes to evaluate the perception of medical students about terminality and Palliative Care, considering the influence of the teaching of these topics throughout the undergraduate course.