Medicalization of Dying
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Medicalization of Dying has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Diary Of A CEO (Oct 2026). The medicalization of dying is critiqued for its focus on prolonging life at the expense of quality and dignity.
Medicalization is the process by which human conditions and problems come to be defined and treated as medical conditions, and thus become the subject of medical study, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment. Medicalization can be driven by new evidence or hypotheses about conditions; by changing social attitudes or economic considerations; or by the development of new medications or treatments.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2026 on The Diary Of A CEO |
| Field | Healthcare, Ethics |
Who talks about Medicalization of Dying on podcasts?
Medicalization of Dying came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2026 on The Diary Of A CEO.
What is Medicalization of Dying mentioned alongside?
Medicalization of Dying is most often mentioned alongside Christopher Kerr, introspection and Comfort.
Criticized by: Christopher Kerr
Mentioned together: introspection, Comfort, Post-Traumatic Growth, connection, Death, End of Life Dreams, Dreams, afterlife, Pain Management, relationship