A physician's guide to coping with death and dying /

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Swanson, Jan, 1948- (Author), Cooper, Alan, 1947- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Montréal, Que. : McGill-Queen's University Press, ©2005.
Subjects:
Terminal care.
Physician and patient.
Adaptability (Psychology)
Death > Psychological aspects.
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death
Physician-Patient Relations
Physicians > psychology
Terminal Care > psychology
Soins en phase terminale.
Relations médecin-patient.
Adaptation (Psychologie)
Mort > Aspect psychologique.
MEDICAL > Terminal Care.
Death > Psychological aspects
Physician and patient
Terminal care
Sterven.
Artsen.
Psychologische aspecten.
Religieuze aspecten.
Online Access:Texto completo
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.

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