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American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Vol. 19, No. 4, 235-239 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/104990910201900407

Beyond principles: Virtue ethics in hospice and palliative care

Marie J. Giblin, PhD

Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, Mercy Health Partners, Cincinnati, Ohio

Living ethically in the face of death is a major challenge for the ill person, the family, and the hospice staff. Beyond the recognized need for ethical decision-making regarding medical principles, there are decisions about character for all involved: "What kind of person will I be?" "What kind of family will we be?" "What kind of caregiver will I be?" "What kind of community will we be?"

This article is a discussion of virtues that are appropriate in hospice staff and volunteers: compassion/empathy, faithfulness, justice/advocacy, and practical wisdom. The author calls for a wider sharing of their knowledge and experience.

Key Words: hospice • palliative care • caregivers • virtue • character • ethics • end of life • care of the dying • spirituality


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