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. Kuebler-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.
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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.
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Höhe: 214 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
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978-0-684-83937-0 (9780684839370)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Elisabeth Kuebler-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 Kuebler-Ross Foundation.
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
