Dying: A Guide for Helping and CopingThorndike Press, 2000 - 288 pages Dying is both a guide to dealing with the deaths of loved ones and an exploration of facing one's own death. It is a book designed to amplify and challenge individual perceptions of the dying process and death itself, in order to allay fear and guide us toward a more loving and rewarding experience. It is also a practical book that focuses on bringing about honest and open communication between the dying patient and family and friends. Dr. Shepard deals with the challenging and painful aspects of beravement and the everday choices concerning pain alleviation, hospital stays alternative treatment, financial problems, funerals, and caring for their families are moving comforing and enlightening. |
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... someone else I loved . I sat there for two hours one day and thought , " Who would I give this to , if it were in my power to give it to someone else ? ” The only person who came close was President Nixon - I just don't like the man ...
... someone else I loved . I sat there for two hours one day and thought , " Who would I give this to , if it were in my power to give it to someone else ? ” The only person who came close was President Nixon - I just don't like the man ...
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... someone's life . Also , when I die , I don't want a wake . It's ridic- ulous and a waste . I just want to go wherever I'm going . Marty : Have you talked that over with your husband ? Karen : Oh my , yes . That is in my will . He's not ...
... someone's life . Also , when I die , I don't want a wake . It's ridic- ulous and a waste . I just want to go wherever I'm going . Marty : Have you talked that over with your husband ? Karen : Oh my , yes . That is in my will . He's not ...
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... someone you love prefers to remain at home , you must actively question that recommendation . Remember , the doctor has grown accustomed to thinking " hospitalize the very sick . " You must help the physician consider alternatives ...
... someone you love prefers to remain at home , you must actively question that recommendation . Remember , the doctor has grown accustomed to thinking " hospitalize the very sick . " You must help the physician consider alternatives ...
Table des matières
Someone You Love Is Dying | 11 |
Why Me? Why Anyone? Facing Death at 25 | 18 |
What Do You Tell a Dying Person? | 39 |
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