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Desires for hastened death (DHD; wish to hasten death is also in use) are prevalent in terminally ill patients. Studies show that health professionals (HP) are often underprepared when presented with DHD. HPs in specialized palliative care (SPC-HP) often encounter DHD. This study aimed to identify SPC-HP responses to DHD in daily practice and their corresponding functions. Narrative interviews were conducted with 19 SPC-HPs at four German University Hospitals. Transcripts were analyzed using the documentary method. An inventory of es