Pharmacist perceptions of a "good death" and differences in perception between patients with cancer, oncologists, and oncology nurses: a questionnaire survey.

Background: For pharmacists expected to encounter the deaths of many of their patients in the near future, it is important to understand the perception of a "good death" for patients with cancer who are likely to be aware of the circumstances of their poor prognosis. In this study, we clarified pharmacists' perceptions of a "good death" and considered the differences in perception among patients with cancer, oncologists, and oncology nurses.

Methods: From April to June 2022, an anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted on pharmacists working in hospitals and pharmacies and on members of the Japanese Society for Pharmaceutical Palliative Care and Sciences.