JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v8i7.7810ArticleAnalysis of the Necessity and Modalities of Imparting Death Education to Medical Students Undergoing Training in Oncology Departmentshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/8/7/10.26689/jcer.v8i7.7810ZhangYing,ZhuChunlin,HeJiayu,JiangChen2024872024-07-31Patients with advanced-stage tumors may experience various psychological problems that can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of cancer treatment and the quality of their survival. Therefore, it is crucial for oncologists to prioritize addressing the psychological issues that patients encounter throughout the diagnosis and treatment process. As future frontline healthcare professionals, oncology medical students should receive education on end-of-life care early on in their training. This will enable them to develop a profound appreciation for the value of life, deliver improved medical services, and contribute to the humanization of medicine. Furthermore, they will be able to provide terminal patients and their families with effective professional guidance, assisting patients in finding peaceful endings with minimal pain and helping families come to terms with the inevitable realities they face. Moreover, this education can effectively enhance their sense of responsibility toward life and cultivate a positive and optimistic attitude toward their own lives.

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