The farewell
reflections on cultural competence in family communication in end-of-life care
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https://doi.org/10.5712/rbmfc17(44)3173Keywords:
Motion Pictures, Culturally Competent Care, Health Communication, Family Relations, Terminal CareAbstract
The conspiracy of silence is a recurrent theme in the care of families dealing with terminal illness. It is a form of communication often seen as harmful by health care teams. The 2019 film "The Farewell" puts this issue in check by exploring the story, based on true events, of a Chinese family whose matriarch is diagnosed with lung cancer that threatens the continuity of her life. The ethical conflict is evident, opposing the wishes of family members who are divided between Eastern traditions and Western philosophies. The unusual ending of the plot raises the discussion about cultural differences in the perception of well-being at the end of life and makes room for the application of this reflection in the care of people and families from different cultures in the finitude process.
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