Mapping the ethical aspects in end-of-life care for persons with a severe and persistent mental illness: A scoping review of the literature.

ABSTRACT: Persons with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) make up a vulnerable group within mental healthcare and society. Not only do they suffer from long-term, serious psychiatric disorders; they often also experience considerable problems in their psychosocial functioning. Research has disclosed that the care needs of this target group are complex, and that the life expectancy of these persons is significantly lower than in the general population. Given (1) the lower life expectancy of persons with SPMI, (2) the higher suicide risk related to mental disorders, and (3) the legalization and practice of medical assistance in dying in an increasing number of countries, it is of utmost importance to map the ethical aspects and challenges of end-of-life care needs in persons with SPMI. Theref

SUBMITTER: Moureau L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10062453 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature