Death literacy: why it’s important to talk about dying
The Conversation - Lisa Graham-Wisener (Lecturer of Health Psychology, Queen's University Belfast)
Published June 29, 2022
Being able to talk about death, dying and loss is an important aspect of what psychologists and palliative care specialists refer to as “death literacy”. This is the practical know-how about how to gain access to, understand and make informed choices about end-of-life and death care options. It directly shapes the decisions we make about the care we receive as well as our ability to care for others.