Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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The objective of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of physicians and nurses with regard to loss of dignity in relation to end-of-life care in the emergency department. ⋯ The dignity of people who are taken to the emergency department at the end of their life could be undermined by architectural and organizational characteristics, professionals' attitudes, and decisions made by family members.