Morte, estaremos preparados para a acompanhar? reflexão ética sobre um caso real de morte no domicílio

Introduction: Death and Palliative Care (PC) are two realities that, for many people, raise difficulties from the clinical point of view as well as communication, since, in most cases, they are difficult to dissociate. Therefore, the wishes expressed by the sick person about the circumstances of their death, as well as the family members and caregivers, become fundamental, especially in home palliative care, being communication an essential tool. Objective: Analyze, from ethical point of view, a case of death in the context of home-based PC. Materials and Methods: A clinical case of death at home of a person followed by a home-based team of PC, in which the ethical challenges inherent in the process were identified, in the light of Dignity, Vulnerability and the Theory of Principlism – Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence and Justice principles. Conclusion: The humanization of healthcare demands addressing the topic of death and its experience in PC. It is essential to prepare health professionals to face these complex issues, with communication skills, respecting the person’s preferences and considering the ethical aspects involved.