How do near-death experiences in palliative care differ from typical hallucinations?
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) September 11, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22707465 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | End-of-life distress Near-death experience |
| Key points | Argues that near-death experiences in palliative care are predominantly distinct from typical hallucinations because they are comforting, meaningful, and spiritual, and contends that proper recognition and interpretation by healthcare professionals can enhance end-of-life care quality. |
Abstract
Near-death experiences in palliative care predominantly appear distinct from typical hallucinations due to their comforting, meaningful, and spiritual nature. Proper recognition and interpretation by healthcare professionals can enhance end-of-life care quality.