Questions and Answers on Death and Dying A

On Death and Dyingis one of the most important books ever written on the subject and is still considered the bench-mark in the care of the dying. It became an immediate bestseller, andLifemagazine called it "a profound lesson for the living." This companion volume consists of the questions that are most frequently asked of Dr. Kubler-Ross and her compassionate answers. She discusses accepting the end of life, suicide, terminal illness, euthanasia, how to tell a patient he or she is critically ill, and how to deal with all the special difficulties surrounding death.Questions and Answers on Death and Dyingis a vital resource for doctors, nurses, members of the clergy, social workers, and lay people dealing with death and dying.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, M.D., is a medical doctor, psychiatrist, and internationally renowned thanatologist. Her books include The Wheel of Life, the classic On Death and Dying, and AIDS

Contents

INTRODUCTION
I. The Dying Patient
Telling the Patient
Difficulties in Communication
Denial As a First Line of Defense
Why Me?
Bargaining -- Depression and Grief Usually Follow
The End of Life -- Hopefully Acceptance
2. Special Forms of Communication
3. Suicide and Terminal Illness
4. Sudden Death
5. Prolongation of Life
6. Where Do We Best Care for Our Dying Patients
7. The Family's Problems Alter Death Has Occurred
8. Funerals
9. Family and Staff Deal with Their Own Feelings
10. Other Staff Problems
11. Old Age
12. Questions of Humor and Fear, Faith and Hope
13. Personal Questions
INDEX

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Questions and Answers on Death and Dying A Companion Volume to On Death and Dying

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