Medicine has evolved significantly, with an emphasis on defending life and prolonging existence, which led to the creation of Palliative Care in 1967. This aims to maintain the dignity and autonomy of patients with terminal illnesses, promoting humanized care. The study aims to evaluate the perception of medical students about terminal illness and Palliative Care, considering the influence of teaching these topics throughout the undergraduate course.
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