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Caring for the terminally ill adolescent
Medical Journal of Australia, 1997Terminally ill adolescents, a heterogeneous group, face unique problems in coming to terms with the prospect of death and dying. In parallel, the psychosocial sequelae of a terminal illness in the adolescent, and their effects on the family and health professionals, present unique challenges for management.
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Death Studies, 1994
Abstract Suicide among persons with terminal illness has assumed increased importance, because new serologic tests have allowed for earlier diagnosis and better palliative care has rendered many terminal illnesses chronic, with the result that the dying phase is more protracted.
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Abstract Suicide among persons with terminal illness has assumed increased importance, because new serologic tests have allowed for earlier diagnosis and better palliative care has rendered many terminal illnesses chronic, with the result that the dying phase is more protracted.
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Depression in terminal illness
BMJ, 2008The article from Oregon raises questions about the relevance of depression in those who are dying.1 It is perhaps not surprising that anyone facing death might be depressed. One might almost say it is normal. But depression is not a psychotic disorder, and there is no reason to assume that a depressed person is not rational and therefore …
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Hospice Journal, The, 1992
This research examined effects of psychosocial intervention on denial-related coping ability in terminally ill cancer patients. Most patients considered deniers were seen using interpersonal denial in the service of preserving relationships important to them. Denial use as a result of intrapsychic impoverishment was seen infrequently.
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This research examined effects of psychosocial intervention on denial-related coping ability in terminally ill cancer patients. Most patients considered deniers were seen using interpersonal denial in the service of preserving relationships important to them. Denial use as a result of intrapsychic impoverishment was seen infrequently.
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Physiotherapy, 1990
Summary This article explores the nature and affective consequences of terminal illness. It attempts to describe patients' reactions of denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance which were first described by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross following her controversial seminars with dying patients. Death is a multi-faceted phenomenon: a
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Summary This article explores the nature and affective consequences of terminal illness. It attempts to describe patients' reactions of denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance which were first described by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross following her controversial seminars with dying patients. Death is a multi-faceted phenomenon: a
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Neurology, 1988 Dehydration in the terminally ill patient
Nursing Standard, 2001Many healthcare professionals believe that dehydration is painful and uncomfortable for dying patients. There is increasing evidence to support the view that dehydration might aid comfort and reduce stress in the final days of terminal illness. The decision of whether or not to administer artificial hydration intravenously of subcutaneously causes much
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Palliative Sedation for the Terminally Ill Patient
CNS Drugs, 2018F. Garetto +3 more
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Redefining hope for the terminally ill
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, 2002This paper discusses how hospice social workers assist patients and families in finding new hope and meaning in their lives as care goals turn from cure to comfort. Assessment factors important to the redefinition process and intervention strategies are explored.
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