A physician's guide to coping with death and dying /
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| Language: | English |
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Montréal, Que. :
McGill-Queen's University Press,
©2005.
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| Online Access: | http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=404717 |
Table of Contents:
- Figures and tables
- Preface
- PART ONE. DEATH AND DYING. Understanding death
- Stages of dying
- The physician's role in a peaceful death
- Treatment options
- PART TWO. INTERACTING WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. Talking with the dying patient
- Facing the end of life
- Death in the emergency department
- Death and children
- The spiritual needs of children who are dying
- Physicians as patients
- PART THREE. COPING. Coping with the death of a patient
- Physician's self-care
- Dealing with the guilt, geting rid of shame
- Problems in coping
- PART FOUR. REDUCING STRESS. Relaxation skills, meditation, and visualization
- Keeping a journal
- Spirituality
- Opening up to others
- Leading a balanced life
- Epilogue
- Resources
- References
- Index.