Doctor explains phenomenon people experience moments before ᴘᴀssɪɴɢ that ‘people can’t understand’

“We try to educate the family about this before it happens so it doesn’t devastate them when they suddenly pass after doing so well for a few days,” she said.

Knowing about terminal lucidity can transform it into an opportunity for patients to interact with their family and friends, allowing for final goodbyes and closure during a difficult time.

It is still unclear what causes terminal lucidity, but experts believe that oscillations in brain functioning can explain the brief period of sharpness before ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ.