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Questions and Answers on Death and Dying Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Questions and Answers on Death and Dying By Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Questions and Answers on Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross


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Questions and Answers on Death and Dying: A Companion Volume to On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

On Death and Dying is 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, and Life magazine 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 Dying is a vital resource for doctors, nurses, members of the clergy, social workers, and lay people dealing with death and dying.

Questions and Answers on Death and Dying Reviews

Library Journal Those in need of dealing with dying persons -- either as members of the helping professions or as friends or relatives -- could scarcely find a better book.

About Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD, [1926-2004] was a Swiss-born psychiatrist, humanitarian, and co-founder of the hospice movement around the world. She was also the author of the groundbreaking book On Death and Dying, which first discussed The Five Stages of Grief. Elisabeth authored twenty-four books in thirty-six languages and brought comfort to millions of people coping with their own deaths or the death of a loved one. Her greatest professional legacy includes teaching the practice of humane care for the dying and the importance of sharing unconditional love. Her work continues by the efforts of hundreds of organizations around the world, including The Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation: EKRFoundation.org.

Table of Contents


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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GOR003847164
9780684839370
0684839377
Questions and Answers on Death and Dying: A Companion Volume to On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Simon & Schuster
19970609
192
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