Why is it So Difficult to Die? (Palliative Care)

by Brian Nyatanga (Editor)

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  Paperback
  2008

  $4.39

  This is the second edition to the best-selling Why is it so Difficult to Die? . This second edition has been re-written and revised to reflect the current policy and developments in the field of palliative care. Although death is the only certainty in life, different people still subscribe to a variety of perceptions about it. This book examines these different attitudes in order to try to make sense of and understand them. It explores the way in which a dying person may wish to cope with his/her death, helping the healthcare professional to understand the patient more fully and therefore produce better quality of care.

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  Paperback
  2000

  $4.18

  This work offers a practical hands on approach to helping people deal with the traumatic events surrounding loss, grief, death and bereavement. Real-lfe examples are used to show how certain strategies can have a positive impact upon people experiencing grief. Broad issues are examined, such as breaking bad news , the problem of collusion, altered body image, and dealing with sudden death . The authors adopt a conversational style , supported by theoretical underpinnings, and the text should be of use to those caring for individuals during the complexities and challenges of the grief process.